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AF05 VGR

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,792 mi
Last recorded164,792 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VGR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 164,792 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 164,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 151,694 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 151,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 137,895 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 122,512 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 109,956 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 109,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,393 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,562 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,260 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,218 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,081 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,050 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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AF05 VGR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF05 VGR, 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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AF05 VGR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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