2005 KIA RIO 1.3L Petrol · ML05 LCC
2005 KIA RIO (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 89,218 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 LCC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2022
- 89,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 LCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Rio (ML05 LCC) between March 2008 and January 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
ML05 LCC Mileage History
- 28/03/200814,435 mi
- 23/03/200916,702 mi+2,267 mi
- 23/03/201027,816 mi+11,114 mi
- 07/04/201135,380 mi+7,564 mi
- 30/03/201242,724 mi+7,344 mi
- 26/03/201346,411 mi+3,687 mi
- 14/03/201450,763 mi+4,352 mi
- 14/03/201450,763 mi
- 12/03/201555,323 mi+4,560 mi
- 10/02/201656,580 mi+1,257 mi
- 31/01/201763,190 mi+6,610 mi
- 13/02/201870,774 mi+7,584 mi
- 01/02/201976,505 mi+5,731 mi
- 12/02/202082,660 mi+6,155 mi
- 15/02/202185,433 mi+2,773 mi
- 15/02/202185,433 mi
- 20/01/202289,218 mi+3,785 mi
Average of roughly 5,413 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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