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GK05 YRP

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,310 mi
Last recorded99,310 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 YRP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,310 miles

light scratches on the windscreen

oil leak from gear box

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 99,310 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

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

light scratches on the windscreen

oil leak from gear box

Pass 13 Aug 2016 93,538 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 93,531 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 87,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,295 miles

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

Oil leak

front regestration plate slight deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2014 80,294 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front regestration plate slight deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,620 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn

Fail 1 Aug 2013 75,617 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 62,269 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 52,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,016 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 YRP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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