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YP55 RPU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,026 mi
Last recorded90,026 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2022 90,026 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr osr ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,491 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr nsf (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 79,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr nsf (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,946 miles

Front backing plates corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seat fitted osr

suspension components corroded

brake service req shortly

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section system also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 71,507 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section system also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on flexy section system also corroded (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jul 2017 66,524 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on flexy section system also corroded (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,793 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 53,203 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,994 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,745 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 41,740 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,882 miles

osr tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,960 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,018 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 10,086 miles

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

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 RPU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RPU, 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 RPU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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