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AJ55 RXT

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,072 mi
Last recorded102,072 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 102,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers ripped / damaged. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front rubber bush detached causing excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread worn out below wear bars / legal limit of 1.6 mm and unevenly worn out on the inner edge down to cords. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV removed off the inside of the windscreen. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread worn down to 2 mm very close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside rear coil springs corroded at the base. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 92,929 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 92,927 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 83,108 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 83,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,924 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 72,912 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 67,732 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Fail 20 Nov 2014 67,732 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front discs slightly lipped

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,228 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,938 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres out of shape

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,177 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 52,177 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,895 miles

N/S/F wheel slightly buckled

N/S/R tyre slightly stepped

O/S/R tyre slightly stepped

Rear discs slightly pitted

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,824 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 33,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,568 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/R BRAKE DISCS

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 RXT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ55 RXT, 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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AJ55 RXT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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