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GJ55 YCH

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,844 mi
Last recorded141,844 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2015 141,844 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged tone wheel (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 135,628 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 135,627 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 127,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 127,880 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 120,983 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery incecure

clutch master reservoir cap missing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 120,983 miles

battery incecure

clutch master reservoir cap missing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,922 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,059 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,473 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 42,473 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 YCH is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

GJ55 YCH is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 YCH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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