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YR55 KKC

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,232 mi
Last recorded66,232 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KKC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,232 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME IN POOR CONDITION DUE TO CORROSION

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR WASHER NOT WORKING

Fail 14 Sep 2018 66,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT SUBFRAME IN POOR CONDITION DUE TO CORROSION

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR WASHER NOT WORKING

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened poor condition. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake hose very small clearance,

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion on underside,of car,

Fail 8 Sep 2017 64,475 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened poor condition. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion on underside,of car,

Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,750 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 62,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged cv ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid dirty

no fluid in clutch reseivor

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,303 miles

both front seat belts retract slower than to be expected

Fail 15 Sep 2015 58,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front seat belts retract slower than to be expected

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,834 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 53,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking be checked/adjusted

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,106 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,833 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,807 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,258 miles

some corrosion build up on rear brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,524 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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YR55 KKC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YR55 KKC, 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 YR55 KKC registered?

YR55 KKC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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