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AF55 OPP

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,022 mi
Last recorded176,022 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OPP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 176,022 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 176,014 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 164,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various oil slight oil leaks

Fail 19 Oct 2020 164,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Multiple fluid leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake light on constantly.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 150,835 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 136,389 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 136,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 122,701 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,794 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,758 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,097 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,008 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,230 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 51,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,639 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,758 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,758 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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AF55 OPP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF55 OPP, 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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AF55 OPP is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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