MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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
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)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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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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