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GK05 YRO

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,148 mi
Last recorded118,148 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 YRO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,148 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 115,132 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 115,132 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,913 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,392 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 99,259 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 11 Mar 2014 92,414 miles

Nearside 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,212 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Mar 2013 85,212 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,702 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 75,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,261 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,328 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,372 miles

n/s/r tyre just legal

Fail 25 Feb 2009 43,372 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,425 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 YRO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK05 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

GK05 YRO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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