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GK05 EAW

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,594 mi
Last recorded73,594 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EAW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,594 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 73,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 71,067 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 69,081 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 69,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,005 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear both rear Tyres sidewall has cracked and deterioated

Pass 29 May 2015 63,268 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,128 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 53,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,723 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,285 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,894 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,085 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,560 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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GK05 EAW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GK05 EAW, 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 GK05 EAW registered?

GK05 EAW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 EAW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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