MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil level low
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil level low
Offside Front abs ring in poor condition/corroded
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
engine management light on indicating a fault this may be a testable item after may 2018
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported metal hanger broke off the exhaust (7.1.1)
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 Front abs ring in poor condition/corroded
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
engine management light on indicating a fault this may be a testable item after may 2018
both rear shock absorber top bushes worn
engine leaking oil
front tyres worn lower on the edges than in the middle
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
both rear shock absorber top bushes worn
engine leaking oil
front tyres worn lower on the edges than in the middle
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine light on
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
check engine light on
rear tyres cracked and perrished
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear tyres perished
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear tyres perished
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 VGX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VGX, 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 AF05 VGX registered?
AF05 VGX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is AF05 VGX safe to buy?
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