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GJ05 FLG

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,859 mi
Last recorded124,859 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FLG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 124,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 112,576 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Bumper damaged BUT NOT likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Fail 6 Mar 2025 112,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Bumper damaged BUT NOT likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 5 Feb 2024 107,133 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 106,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 104,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 102,238 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 102,238 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 101,372 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 101,372 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,321 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,865 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 92,865 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,763 miles

Brake pedal rubber

OSF Tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,678 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 82,674 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,778 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,880 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,939 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,554 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,888 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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GJ05 FLG is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ05 FLG, 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 GJ05 FLG registered?

GJ05 FLG is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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