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YS55 TZU

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,975 mi
Last recorded93,975 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 TZU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,975 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,935 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 78,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,363 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 72,363 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,870 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,576 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,439 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,182 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,590 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,878 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 40,877 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,158 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,393 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 20,348 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 TZU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

YS55 TZU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is YS55 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 TZU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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