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AJ54 ZRA

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,318 mi
Last recorded48,318 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZRA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,562 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre very slightly worn on edge

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 45,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre very slightly worn on edge

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,885 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,162 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,678 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,659 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,282 miles

rear tyres have edges wearing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 30,282 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,483 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,268 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,048 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 17,048 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,627 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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AJ54 ZRA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ54 ZRA, 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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AJ54 ZRA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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