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FE05 GCZ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,855 mi
Last recorded76,855 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 GCZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly coroded

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly coroded

various underbody corosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust worn

front brake discs worn

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 May 2018 75,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn

slight oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear break slightly tight

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,269 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear break slightly tight

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front exhaust bracket weak

slight noise form o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2016 70,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front exhaust bracket weak

slight noise form o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Feb 2015 66,220 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,220 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,547 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 54,330 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,294 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 47,294 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs worn and pads low

Nearside rear seatbelt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Slight movement offside track rod

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,848 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,405 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,990 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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FE05 GCZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE05 GCZ, 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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FE05 GCZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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