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YY05 FZA

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,469 mi
Last recorded62,469 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,275 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,268 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 56,248 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,188 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 FZA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FZA, 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 YY05 FZA registered?

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

Is YY05 FZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 FZA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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