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GJ05 JYG

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,241 mi
Last recorded34,241 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 JYG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,241 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 4 Sep 2010 34,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning light on dash

handbrake travel on limits

Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel on limits

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning light on dash

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,937 miles

slight damage to offside front inner crossmember

Fail 27 Aug 2008 24,523 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,226 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 20,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 2,023 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 JYG is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JYG, 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 JYG registered?

GJ05 JYG is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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