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GJ05 TXW

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,181 mi
Last recorded86,181 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 86,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,937 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 79,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,239 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 75,146 miles

Offside Front 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 17 Mar 2017 71,641 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 71,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,144 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,409 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,302 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 43,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,960 miles

nearside rear tyre slighly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,814 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 29,814 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,933 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 TXW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

GJ05 TXW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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