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YP55 AWC

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,857 mi
Last recorded74,857 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 AWC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 74,857 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate insecure + damaged (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 69,974 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 63,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,418 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,881 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 58,881 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,012 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 56,012 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,769 miles

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 39,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 36,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,899 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 27,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,488 miles

Rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,870 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 30 Nov 2009 15,870 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2008 10,507 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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YP55 AWC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YP55 AWC, 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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YP55 AWC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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