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YP55 RTV

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,253 mi
Last recorded139,253 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 139,253 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2014 139,253 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2013 128,270 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 128,270 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever creaks

Pass 15 Oct 2012 114,118 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 114,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 89,213 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,784 miles

small amount of play in o/s bottom ball joint

wind screen chipped in B-zone

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,333 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 RTV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel 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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

YP55 RTV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is YP55 RTV safe to buy?

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