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YP55 ESO

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,694 mi
Last recorded88,694 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ESO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 88,694 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 81,680 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 77,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 68,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 59,576 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,856 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 57,750 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 49,441 miles

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,837 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 44,837 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,171 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,235 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,740 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,626 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 ESO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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