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YJ55 PSZ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,007 mi
Last recorded125,007 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PSZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,007 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 125,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 116,631 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 105,198 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front sill and door dented

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,272 miles

slight dent to n/s front sill and door

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,557 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 51,974 miles

slight dent n/s front sill and door

Pass 7 Aug 2010 41,669 miles

n/s front door,sill and wing dented.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,078 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,377 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 20,377 miles

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

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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YJ55 PSZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ55 PSZ, 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 YJ55 PSZ registered?

YJ55 PSZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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