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AJ55 URF

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,878 mi
Last recorded100,878 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 100,878 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,022 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 92,237 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy

Fail 6 Oct 2022 88,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy

engine oil topped up before test started

Pass 9 Oct 2021 85,208 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,858 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,232 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 77,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres have age related cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,460 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,632 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,533 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 43,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,968 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 32,968 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,096 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 URF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol 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 URF, 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 URF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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