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CK05 GUU

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,683 mi
Last recorded60,683 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 GUU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 60,683 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play +slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 60,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play +slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 57,258 miles

Rear rear seat base not secure

Fail 19 Sep 2024 57,258 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear seat base not secure

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,093 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 51,092 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 46,688 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 46,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt protective boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section has excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section has excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section has accident damage, sill section ripped open (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

windscreen washer pipework appears semi-blocked

Pass 2 Aug 2021 41,849 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

hand brake adjustment needed

Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,074 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,391 miles

long hand/brake travel

Pass 10 Sep 2018 39,502 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,774 miles

Offside wiper blade split

wear to brake pedal anti slip

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,501 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,949 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,145 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,735 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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CK05 GUU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK05 GUU, 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 21 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CK05 GUU registered?

CK05 GUU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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