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AJ55 URK

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,721 mi
Last recorded119,721 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 URK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 119,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 114,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,268 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 106,645 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 106,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,041 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 100,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,877 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 82,062 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,765 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,733 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,263 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 31,494 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 31,494 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs poor condition

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,435 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,579 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,011 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 URK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 URK, 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 URK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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