MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
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 VNY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?
GJ05 VNY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2005.
Is GJ05 VNY safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ05 VNY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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