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RP05 TAR

2005 Kia Rio · Diesel · 1493cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1493cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Kia Rio Diesel 1493cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 59,251 miles on the clock, averaging 7,182 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RP05 TAR

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,182

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading59,251 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year7,182
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RP05 TAR 22k31k41k50k59k '08'14'11

Check RP05 TAR

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,251 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,238 miles
Since last MOT+10,458 miles
PASS
Mileage48,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage42,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage35,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,715 miles
PASS
Mileage30,032 miles
Since last MOT+7,905 miles
PASS
Mileage22,127 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP05 TAR
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1493cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRP — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RP05 TAR

What car is RP05 TAR?

RP05 TAR is an silver Kia Rio, diesel (1493cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RP05 TAR?

The last recorded mileage for RP05 TAR was 59,251 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RP05 TAR passed its MOT?

RP05 TAR has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Feb 2014.

Is RP05 TAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RP05 TAR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RP05 TAR?

RP05 TAR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.