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YT05 UYA

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,720 mi
Last recorded36,720 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 UYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,720 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 36,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,538 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 63,299 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,251 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 55,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 UYA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYA, 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 YT05 UYA registered?

YT05 UYA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is YT05 UYA safe to buy?

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