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YP55 ESN

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,040 mi
Last recorded85,040 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2021 85,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,716 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,632 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil sump corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,308 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,315 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

power steering belt slightly loose

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,659 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 57,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,575 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,889 miles

airbag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air con drive belt cracking

high level brake lamp not working

nearside front seat belt not fully retracting

Fail 18 Jan 2011 28,423 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,423 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,197 miles

both wipers split at end.

n/s mirror slightly damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2008 13,703 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,703 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 ESN 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 75%.

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 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

YP55 ESN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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