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GJ05 VOY

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,650 mi
Last recorded107,650 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,650 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have play

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link has play

Offside front outer CV gaiter perishing

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 107,475 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,668 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine management light displayed

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and outer side wall is deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2013 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front seat partially insecure - one of 4 bolts loose

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and outer side wall is deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,205 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge tread not cut as deep

Fail 9 Apr 2010 62,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,162 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,743 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VOY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOY, 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 VOY registered?

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

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