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AF05 VGX

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,519 mi
Last recorded129,519 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VGX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 129,519 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 129,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 123,053 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 123,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,755 miles

both rear shock absorber top bushes worn

engine leaking oil

front tyres worn lower on the edges than in the middle

Fail 13 Feb 2017 116,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,251 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 110,217 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,306 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 8 Feb 2014 96,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

check engine light on

rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Feb 2013 90,809 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,778 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 83,757 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,725 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,838 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 67,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,379 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,058 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 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.

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