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AO05 EUX

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,322 mi
Last recorded95,322 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EUX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust thin and has slight blow

o/s and n/s rear upper shocka rubbers worn and has play

o/s rear subframe front bush holder corroded

o/s wiper rubber splitting

Fail 20 Jun 2018 94,201 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear top shocka bushes worn

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,361 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside steering rack mount rubber insecure

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,767 miles

rear shocks weak

Pass 6 May 2015 63,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear shocks starting to weaken

Pass 6 May 2014 55,938 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,561 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 47,561 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,158 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,175 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,998 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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AO05 EUX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO05 EUX, 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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AO05 EUX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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