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YR55 UZL

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,427 mi
Last recorded96,427 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 UZL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre worn inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle general muddy during the Inspection of MOT

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,302 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,017 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 61,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,293 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 51,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,653 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 47,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,784 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall no cords showing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,212 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Both rear tyres close too limit and unevnly worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,570 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs slightly pitted and pads low

Fail 21 Oct 2009 17,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,841 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,215 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 UZL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR55 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

YR55 UZL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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