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YR55 UZM

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,612 mi
Last recorded48,612 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,612 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,577 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,223 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 33,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,097 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 24,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,249 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,029 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 16,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,003 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 15,003 miles

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

Nearside 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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YR55 UZM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

YR55 UZM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 UZM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR55 UZM have outstanding finance?

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