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YP55 RYF

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,763 mi
Last recorded95,763 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RYF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,763 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal antislip missing

exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2016 95,762 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroding

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal antislip missing

coolant level below min prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,197 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 90,197 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,808 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 78,593 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 78,593 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,142 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 71,142 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,137 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,876 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,730 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 19,062 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 RYF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

YP55 RYF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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