MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisey
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GJ05 GYT safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ05 GYT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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