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YD55 ZCT

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,901 mi
Last recorded127,901 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 ZCT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 127,901 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 113,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 May 2014 113,980 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 94,699 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 94,681 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 84,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,814 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,850 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,672 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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YD55 ZCT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YD55 ZCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD55 ZCT registered?

YD55 ZCT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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