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GJ55 YCD

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

164,120 mi
Last recorded164,120 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YCD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 164,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 164,117 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 133,994 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 133,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 133,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 102,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 102,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 90,027 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,870 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 76,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 63,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,561 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing

Fail 26 Jul 2016 56,561 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,264 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,466 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 46,466 miles

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,874 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 40,874 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,908 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jul 2011 28,896 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 24,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,047 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,224 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 YCD is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 YCD, 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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GJ55 YCD is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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