2005 KIA RIO 1.3L Petrol · MA05 NRN
2005 KIA RIO (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 75,869 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA05 NRN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2022
- 75,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA05 NRN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Rio (MA05 NRN) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2022 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Si”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MA05 NRN Mileage History
- 05/05/202275,175 mi
- 10/05/202275,563 mi+388 mi
- 18/05/202275,869 mi+306 mi
Average of roughly 19,401 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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