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AF55 OPX

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,153 mi
Last recorded103,153 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OPX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2020 103,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear slight imbalance on service brake rear axle.

Fail 26 Jul 2019 99,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear slight imbalance on service brake rear axle.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,434 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake hose ferrules / brake pipe unions been painted ???

hand brake slightly unbalanced in operation

service brake slightly spongy / advise attention

suspension becoming weak in damping action

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,133 miles

Front front suspension components lightly corroded .

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded in mounting clips . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low 1.9 mm centre tread band (RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ) 175/70/r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and components lightly corroded . (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 88,122 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split . (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (2.4.G.2)

Front front suspension components lightly corroded .

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe corroded in mounting clips . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low 1.9 mm centre tread band (RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ) 175/70/r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and components lightly corroded . (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,599 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure clips corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm centre tread band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 82,585 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure clips corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm centre tread band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,123 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,047 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,661 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,158 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 61,158 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,773 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,233 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,948 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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AF55 OPX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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