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YR55 VVO

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,834 mi
Last recorded55,834 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VVO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,834 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,834 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,046 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 52,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,114 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 49,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 45,670 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,670 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,220 miles

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

inside edge worn on offside front tyre

offsise door mirror slightly loose

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 8,700 miles

O/S/F door mirror slightly damaged

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 VVO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue 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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

YR55 VVO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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