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FD05 GRX

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,567 mi
Last recorded71,567 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GRX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 71,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 May 2016 63,669 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 57,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted obscuring some components

front brake imbalance 21%

nearside front tyre showing wear on edge

offside front wheel bearing to be tested at retest

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 57,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted obscuring some components

front brake imbalance 21%

nearside front tyre showing wear on edge

offside front wheel bearing to be tested at retest

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 51,001 miles

nearside rear brake drum corroded on edge

Pass 13 May 2013 45,961 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 39,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,193 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs and pads slight wear

front brake slight imbalance

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 6 May 2011 33,193 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs and pads slight wear

front brake slight imbalance

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,428 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 25,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 21,425 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,422 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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FD05 GRX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD05 GRX, 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 FD05 GRX registered?

FD05 GRX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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