2005 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LD55 VDR
2005 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 115,550 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1399cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LD55 VDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 115,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LD55 VDR Mileage History
- 29/05/2024110,082 mi
- 04/06/202411,037 mi-99,045 mi
- 15/05/2025112,936 mi+101,899 mi
- 16/05/2025112,936 mi
- 15/05/2026115,550 mi+2,614 mi
Average of roughly 2,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LD55 VDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Rio (LD55 VDR) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in (yellow chalk) (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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