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YY05 BYZ

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,510 mi
Last recorded48,510 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 BYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,510 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,542 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 40,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,878 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 32,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,262 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,764 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,117 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,326 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 13,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,036 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,013 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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YY05 BYZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY05 BYZ, 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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YY05 BYZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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