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YS05 EFA

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,881 mi
Last recorded71,881 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 EFA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,346 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 21,714 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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YS05 EFA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS05 EFA, 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.

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What year was YS05 EFA registered?

YS05 EFA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is YS05 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 EFA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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