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YB55 TNE

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,997 mi
Last recorded116,997 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 TNE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 116,993 miles

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

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,526 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (close to steering rack unions) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates) ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (cracking/perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 114,526 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (close to steering rack unions) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates) ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (cracking/perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (both offside and nearside) (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (detected on shaker plates) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear (handbrake low effort)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 108,630 miles

Central Brake performance not tested ( Brake pipe fractured under brake roller test) DANGEROUS) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (main feed pipe front to rear ) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2018 104,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,103 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

o/s rear disc slightly pitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 100,101 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

o/s rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 95,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 88,250 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,712 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 72,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 633,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 633,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,615 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 51,822 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 51,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,609 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,006 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,439 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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YB55 TNE is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB55 TNE, 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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YB55 TNE is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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