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GJ55 YCC

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,725 mi
Last recorded33,725 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YCC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 33,725 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 28,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,556 miles

Both rear tyre treads slightly distorted

N/S wiper blade slightly deterioated

N/S/R Tyre slightly perrished sidewall

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 26,556 miles

Both rear tyre treads slightly distorted

N/S wiper blade slightly deterioated

N/S/R Tyre slightly perrished sidewall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,702 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres slight disortion to treads

Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,919 miles

both rear tyres; treads slightly distorted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,159 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,108 miles

2x nails in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 YCC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

GJ55 YCC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 YCC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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