MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
front headlights misty
front wishbone bushes worn
outer body corrosion/sills/wheel arches
slight oil leak
underbody corrosion
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear lens damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/r light lense damaged
engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust system has a rattle (middle) silencer box
exhaust system has a rattle (middle) silencer box
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front brake discs worn slightly
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front brake discs worn slightly
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front wiper blades slightly deteriorated
n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage
screen washers require adjustment
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ05 XJA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 XJA, 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 XJA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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