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BX55 YLG

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,444 mi
Last recorded100,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 YLG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 100,444 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 100,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,681 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 93,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,782 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,119 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BX55 YLG is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,115 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 BX55 YLG, 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 20 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX55 YLG registered?

BX55 YLG is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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