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AX4212KP

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,084 mi
Last recorded198,084 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX4212KP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 198,084 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.17mm and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68mm slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 174,034 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush - (Left hand drive - drivers side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 165,784 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - under central cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush - drivers side - Left hand drive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - under central cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Passenger side - left hand drive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 165,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Non UK applicable headlights fitted - left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Non UK applicable headlights fitted - left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - under central cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush - drivers side - Left hand drive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - under central cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Passenger side - left hand drive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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AX4212KP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX4212KP, 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 AX4212KP registered?

AX4212KP is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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