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AJ55 CNZ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,556 mi
Last recorded30,556 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CNZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 30,556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 30,169 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 30,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 29,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 29,263 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 28,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 84t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 27,068 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 25,621 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,218 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 24,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 22,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outter eages bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,988 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 18,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,793 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,641 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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AJ55 CNZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AJ55 CNZ, 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 AJ55 CNZ registered?

AJ55 CNZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is AJ55 CNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 CNZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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