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GL05 EXP

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,582 mi
Last recorded72,582 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 EXP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,582 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 72,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 64,754 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,738 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 55,140 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,456 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 50,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 43,654 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 43,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,212 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 40,110 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,380 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,167 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,523 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 25,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,791 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 17,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,358 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 15,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 10,967 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GL05 EXP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GL05 EXP, 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 GL05 EXP registered?

GL05 EXP is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is GL05 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 EXP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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