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YX05 UCM

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,087 mi
Last recorded70,087 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 UCM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,244 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,244 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 58,981 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 35,819 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 45,285 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,965 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 36,964 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,565 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 26,561 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YX05 UCM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX05 UCM, 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 YX05 UCM registered?

YX05 UCM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is YX05 UCM safe to buy?

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