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AXZ 6985

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,177 mi
Last recorded88,177 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 6985
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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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AXZ 6985 is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AXZ 6985, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AXZ 6985 registered?

AXZ 6985 is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AXZ 6985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXZ 6985 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AXZ 6985 have outstanding finance?

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