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FD05 GSY

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,569 mi
Last recorded95,569 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GSY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,569 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shocks slightly reduced dampening

Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,568 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shocks slightly reduced dampening

Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,059 miles

Rear shockabsorbers weak

middle and front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,649 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

N/s/f wheel bearing has slight roughness when spun

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 80,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2014 75,827 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 71,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,087 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 67,087 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,252 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,732 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,087 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,836 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 GSY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GSY, 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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FD05 GSY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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