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YP55 UXH

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,754 mi
Last recorded120,754 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 UXH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 120,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face lightly scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 120,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face lightly scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 119,336 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 119,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 112,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 112,987 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,814 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 106,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,556 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 100,556 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 93,938 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear discs pitted and worn.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,938 miles

Rear discs pitted and worn.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,447 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 86,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

high leavel stop light not working

Fail 12 Nov 2009 66,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,475 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,150 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 46,150 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UXH is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

YP55 UXH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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