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GJ55 YCM

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,588 mi
Last recorded122,588 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 122,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 122,587 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 113,633 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded and half brake pipes covered by plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion started to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion started to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner faces and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle and suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2018 113,633 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded and half brake pipes covered by plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion started to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion started to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner faces and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle and suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,459 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 102,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 93,983 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked in tread areas

Pass 30 Nov 2015 84,576 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 84,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,418 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 76,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,368 miles

Slight brake bind NSF.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,506 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 57,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 50,503 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,687 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)

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 YCM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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