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YR55 LLF

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,950 mi
Last recorded136,950 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LLF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 136,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 136,948 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 135,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 125,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,567 miles

o/s f wishbone front bush slight splitting front tyres getting low

Fail 14 Mar 2014 114,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s f wishbone front bush slight splitting front tyres getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,199 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 103,199 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,795 miles

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

rear discs poor

Fail 19 Mar 2012 92,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear discs poor

Pass 6 Apr 2011 83,951 miles

rear discs poor

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,424 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LLF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LLF, 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 LLF registered?

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

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