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AK05 RAU

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,304 mi
Last recorded102,304 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 RAU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 102,304 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti Roll Bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Boot floor corroded & holed

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded & Hold

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 100,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 100,582 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to various parts of underbody

Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,022 miles

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

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

both front floors slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly perished

offside front outer wing corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

visible pattern only on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,634 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade has a small split and washer jet has one of two jets blocked. all still adequately clear the screen.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear brake hose location (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front floor corners are slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 97,634 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded and pitted at rear brake hose location (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed at the front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside wiper blade has a small split and washer jet has one of two jets blocked. all still adequately clear the screen.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear brake hose location (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front floor corners are slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 92,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front floors slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 92,349 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front floors slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,307 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 69,770 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 59,773 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 59,773 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 51,364 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 51,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2013 43,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,402 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 27,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,055 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,797 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 15,373 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,373 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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AK05 RAU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK05 RAU, 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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AK05 RAU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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