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YR55 YXL

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,771 mi
Last recorded82,771 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,771 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,538 miles

suspension has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 67,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 65,186 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,243 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 61,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,181 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 56,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,735 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 51,735 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,952 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 46,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,990 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 42,990 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,470 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 37,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,433 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 32,371 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

front disds in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,947 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 26,947 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 22,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 YXL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

YR55 YXL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is YR55 YXL safe to buy?

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