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GJ05 GYT

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,401 mi
Last recorded84,401 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,401 miles

battery cable tied in

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges advise replacment

both outer cv gaitors perished

exhaust corroded and front bracket broken

handbrake travel

nearside front track control arm front bush debonding and has movement

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and worn close to legal limit advise replacment

tested when wet

Fail 12 Nov 2014 84,401 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

battery cable tied in

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges advise replacment

both outer cv gaitors perished

exhaust corroded and front bracket broken

handbrake travel

nearside front track control arm front bush debonding and has movement

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and worn close to legal limit advise replacment

tested when wet

Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,073 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 77,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,423 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2009 39,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,387 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisey

Fail 12 Mar 2008 34,387 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisey

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 GYT 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 61.5%.

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 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

GJ05 GYT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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