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AJ05 XHW

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,631 mi
Last recorded68,631 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,631 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 68,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shokes bouncey

knock sound from rear suspention

Fail 11 Feb 2014 64,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shokes bouncey

knock sound from rear suspention

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,787 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 47,777 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,900 miles

O S F Tyre got cut

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 31,900 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O S F Tyre got cut

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 31,627 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N S R Tyre got cuts

R Wheel bearings got slightly noise coming

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,752 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,339 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 18,339 miles

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

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 XHW 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 50%.

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 XHW, 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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AJ05 XHW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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