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A5 VGN

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,525 mi
Last recorded47,525 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VGN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 38,657 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat base insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2021 38,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt not secure (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat base insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2021 38,652 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front bonnet secondary latch is jammed open

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 29,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 28,241 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 27,200 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 27,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring snapped (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 26,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 26,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,845 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tyres perished and cracking.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,311 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,218 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,042 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,904 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,842 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,520 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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A5 VGN 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 78.9%.

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 A5 VGN, 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 A5 VGN registered?

A5 VGN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is A5 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 VGN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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