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GJ55 WYR

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,613 mi
Last recorded108,613 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WYR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,613 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,258 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 92,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,546 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 76,546 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,420 miles

N/S + O/S Rear brakes have Corrosion on inner/outer faces

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,342 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,221 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,512 miles

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

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

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

chips in windsreen.

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

oil leaking slightly from nearside steering rack seal.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 26,512 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

chips in windsreen.

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

oil leaking slightly from nearside steering rack seal.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,837 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 21,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,505 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 16,501 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,363 miles

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

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

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 WYR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ55 WYR, 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 WYR registered?

GJ55 WYR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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