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BX55 YLP

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,008 mi
Last recorded137,008 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 YLP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 137,008 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 137,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear number plate damaged and worn

Pass 15 Aug 2020 121,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 107,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of treas (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 107,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of treas (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 103,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Both sides belts not fully retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,082 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 92,209 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 84,853 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 77,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 71,375 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,113 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,496 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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BX55 YLP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX55 YLP, 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 BX55 YLP registered?

BX55 YLP is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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