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YT05 SSJ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,713 mi
Last recorded31,713 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 SSJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 31,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 31,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 27,555 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 27,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 21,224 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 21,224 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 21,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 20,775 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 20,356 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Feb 2017 19,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,885 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 18,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 17,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,750 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,777 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,929 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 13,784 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,613 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,606 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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YT05 SSJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YT05 SSJ, 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 YT05 SSJ registered?

YT05 SSJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YT05 SSJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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