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AK05 VWF

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,450 mi
Last recorded93,450 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,450 miles

Offside Oil leak from inner driveshaft seal

Pass 30 Apr 2016 85,865 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,224 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 77,221 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,306 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,234 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,233 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,577 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,463 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 59,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 50,602 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 38,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,289 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 VWF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VWF, 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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What year was AK05 VWF registered?

AK05 VWF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is AK05 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 VWF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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