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GJ05 FLR

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,148 mi
Last recorded94,148 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FLR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,148 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

offside rear wheel noisy when spun

Fail 15 Jul 2013 94,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Coolant leak

HT leads breaking down and sparking

Oil leak

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

idle and fast idle speeds erratic/engine cuts out

offside rear wheel noisy when spun

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,782 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 89,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,735 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

Fail 15 Sep 2011 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,197 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 46,922 miles

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

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

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 FLR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ05 FLR, 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 FLR registered?

GJ05 FLR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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