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YE55 FLZ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,144 mi
Last recorded79,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FLZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release requires attension

Fail 8 Dec 2018 73,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release requires attension

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,993 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 61,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,746 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,900 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 33,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,792 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 30,792 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,740 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,645 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,303 miles

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

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside wiper poor

Fail 18 Nov 2008 16,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside wiper poor

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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YE55 FLZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE55 FLZ, 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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YE55 FLZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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