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YS55 OAU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,280 mi
Last recorded73,280 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 OAU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 73,280 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 73,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70r14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,965 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on its inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2016 64,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on its inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,093 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 51,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight fluid leak on power steering

Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,004 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,038 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 26,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 16,737 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 9,482 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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YS55 OAU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YS55 OAU, 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 YS55 OAU registered?

YS55 OAU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is YS55 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 OAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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