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AO05 NPG

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,065 mi
Last recorded63,065 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,065 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 63,059 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,190 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,521 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 40,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,282 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,062 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 13,038 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 9,964 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 NPG is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NPG, 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 AO05 NPG registered?

AO05 NPG is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 NPG safe to buy?

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