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AJ55 RXS

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,112 mi
Last recorded71,112 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RXS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,112 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/F and O/F inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both N/F and O/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,503 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 56,096 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 43,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie has slight blow (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 43,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie has slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,971 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,532 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,775 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 32,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,297 miles

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

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,195 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 20,064 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,884 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 RXS is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

AJ55 RXS is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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