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YY05 PZG

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,792 mi
Last recorded93,792 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 PZG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 93,792 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,276 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 61,276 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,930 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 16,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 11,583 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 PZG is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PZG, 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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What year was YY05 PZG registered?

YY05 PZG is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is YY05 PZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 PZG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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