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G499 JBO

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,524 mi
Last recorded98,524 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG499 JBO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2019 98,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,115 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 97,115 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,938 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 95,935 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,535 miles

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

long brake pedal travel first application

Fail 18 Mar 2011 67,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,817 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 57,392 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,392 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 35,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,266 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)

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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G499 JBO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G499 JBO, 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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G499 JBO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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