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AJ05 LKF

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,256 mi
Last recorded86,256 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LKF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,256 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 86,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,127 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 79,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,820 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 73,818 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 68,210 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 68,130 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,489 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 54,210 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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AJ05 LKF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 LKF registered?

AJ05 LKF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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