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YR05 WGU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,102 mi
Last recorded71,102 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 WGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,102 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,766 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake/abs wiring not clipped back to body correctly on offside and nearside

front exhaust mounting broken off exhaust but still supports system adequetly

front number plate damaged but still readable at time of test

Fail 1 Mar 2013 50,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake/abs wiring not clipped back to body correctly on offside and nearside

front exhaust mounting broken off exhaust but still supports system adequetly

front number plate damaged but still readable at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,702 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,868 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,833 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings slightly noisey recomend renewall.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,561 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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YR05 WGU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR05 WGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR05 WGU registered?

YR05 WGU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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