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YP55 ESG

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,333 mi
Last recorded101,333 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ESG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,333 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,873 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 89,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,665 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn/pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,742 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 46,942 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 36,162 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 36,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,592 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 ESG is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

YP55 ESG is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is YP55 ESG safe to buy?

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