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AO05 HGG

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 94,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,393 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 80,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 74,925 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 69,257 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 69,257 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,959 miles

Front tyre wear outer

Ns front side repeater cover is missing

Wipers are smeary

Fail 31 May 2016 63,959 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front tyre wear outer

Ns front side repeater cover is missing

Wipers are smeary

Pass 29 May 2015 57,749 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cooling fan not siezed

Pass 31 May 2014 51,424 miles

Nearside front wiper blade splitting

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 30 May 2014 51,424 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade splitting

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 May 2013 46,741 miles

Both front tyres have worn to legal limit [175/65/14t]

Front brake pads have worn low

Os rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,943 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 31,943 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,416 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 24,416 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,033 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 10,764 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 HGG is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO05 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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