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GJ55 WVS

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,123 mi
Last recorded139,123 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WVS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 139,123 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2022 138,475 miles

large crack across windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2021 134,562 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 132,387 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 132,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 110,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,257 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,523 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,066 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,768 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,948 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,114 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,204 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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GJ55 WVS is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ55 WVS, 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 GJ55 WVS registered?

GJ55 WVS is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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