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YC55 KGU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,076 mi
Last recorded105,076 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 KGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,076 miles

Fuel tank heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant below minimum mark

Fail 21 Oct 2020 105,042 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,711 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner and outer edges of tyers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 67,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (front) bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,015 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 56,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,703 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,703 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,016 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,169 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,617 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,601 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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YC55 KGU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver 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 YC55 KGU, 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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YC55 KGU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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