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YP55 RYH

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 82,314 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 82,146 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,485 miles

CORROSION TO ALL BRAKE DISCS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,163 miles

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOE TO RECOIL

Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,638 miles

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 61,307 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 61,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 58,250 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 54,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 49,770 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 45,277 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 41,168 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 41,168 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 32,312 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 32,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 30,803 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,323 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,082 miles

Offside Rear 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 RYH is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP55 RYH registered?

YP55 RYH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 RYH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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