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AJ05 LKA

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,571 mi
Last recorded47,571 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LKA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,571 miles

1) Engine noisy.

2) Handbrake freeplay requires adjustment.

3) N/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

4) Rear surface of inner brake discs worn.

5) Front exhaust bracket lose.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 47,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

5) Front exhaust bracket lose.

1) Engine noisy.

2) Handbrake freeplay requires adjustment.

3) N/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

4) Rear surface of inner brake discs worn.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,466 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 38,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ05 LKA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AJ05 LKA, 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 AJ05 LKA registered?

AJ05 LKA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is AJ05 LKA safe to buy?

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