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GF05 UJA

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,089 mi
Last recorded103,089 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 UJA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,895 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 85,892 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,279 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 85,278 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 77,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,615 miles

n/s side repeater lens missing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,408 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,408 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,013 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake lever very near the end of its travel

Pass 2 May 2008 28,323 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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GF05 UJA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF05 UJA, 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 GF05 UJA registered?

GF05 UJA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is GF05 UJA safe to buy?

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