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AF05 VGT

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VGT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 122,973 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,355 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 118,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 May 2018 114,997 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear chassis (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2017 109,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 104,601 miles

brake pedal pad worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,364 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jun 2015 99,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2014 94,586 miles

Boarder line imbalance on front brake application.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 94,586 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Boarder line imbalance on front brake application.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2013 89,556 miles

Centre exhaust system mount deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 May 2013 89,540 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre exhaust system mount deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside side repeater slightly loose

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 5 May 2011 73,545 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 73,545 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 63,334 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 52,609 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 42,407 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 VGT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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