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AX05 RPU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 RPU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 127,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,441 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm attachment to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from transaxle ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 117,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm attachment to chassis (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from transaxle ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 104,192 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,122 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,311 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 90,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 82,266 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 82,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,333 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 69,982 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 65,389 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,753 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 36,753 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,062 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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AX05 RPU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AX05 RPU, 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 AX05 RPU registered?

AX05 RPU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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