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AK05 VVR

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,281 mi
Last recorded115,281 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VVR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,281 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES SLIGHTLY DULL

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL GREASED OVER (1.1.11 (c))

REAR OF OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY RUSTY

Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 108,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 102,218 miles

o/s/rear of sill slightly rusty

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2018 102,218 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/rear of sill slightly rusty

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s/front tyre

o/s/rear of sill starting to rust

Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

nail in n/s/front tyre

o/s/rear of sill starting to rust

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,021 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,538 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2014 79,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,468 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 74,468 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,397 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,395 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,164 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 VVR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK05 VVR, 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 VVR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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