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YT05 LVU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,920 mi
Last recorded60,920 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,920 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,057 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 54,057 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,855 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,254 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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YT05 LVU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT05 LVU, 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

How do I check the history of YT05 LVU?

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What year was YT05 LVU registered?

YT05 LVU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is YT05 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 LVU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT05 LVU have outstanding finance?

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