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AL05 LAU

2019 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,516 mi
Last recorded56,516 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Rio27,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 LAU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 56,516 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 48,689 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 48,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 37,689 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 37,689 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed steel cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 25,937 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 22,037 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 10,664 miles

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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AL05 LAU is a 2019 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2019 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 27,112 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AL05 LAU, 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 7 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AL05 LAU?

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What year was AL05 LAU registered?

AL05 LAU is a 2019 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 August 2019.

Is AL05 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL05 LAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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