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GJ05 TYS

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,592 mi
Last recorded55,592 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 55,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,592 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,056 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,056 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,915 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 38,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 30,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,106 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,479 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 TYS is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black 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 TYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 TYS registered?

GJ05 TYS is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is GJ05 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 TYS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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