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AK05 VWH

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,435 mi
Last recorded102,435 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 102,435 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,589 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 98,593 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,563 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 94,369 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

small chip to windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2021 91,886 miles

small chip to windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,193 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

small chip to windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2020 90,170 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,145 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

chip to windscreen

Pass 31 May 2018 85,746 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,827 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,827 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 47,244 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,032 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,902 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,902 miles

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

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

handbrake high

n/s wiper judders

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 21 May 2008 21,755 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 VWH 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 90.5%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

AK05 VWH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is AK05 VWH safe to buy?

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