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YP55 BXJ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,226 mi
Last recorded36,226 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 BXJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,527 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belt lasy

Fail 18 Jul 2008 48,527 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belt lasy

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 BXJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YP55 BXJ, 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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What year was YP55 BXJ registered?

YP55 BXJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is YP55 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 BXJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP55 BXJ have outstanding finance?

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