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GL05 FRO

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,066 mi
Last recorded40,066 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FRO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 40,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 27,882 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

both offside tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 6 Sep 2019 27,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint on hub assembly (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

both offside tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish

clamps for exhaust heat shield at fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp dip beam patterns poor

heat shield clamps on exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 26,621 miles

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

both headlamp dip beam patterns poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield clamps on exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 26,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,028 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 20,242 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,506 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres perished

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2013 16,090 miles

N/S/R,O/S/R,N/S/F and O/S/F tyres all perishing

Pass 14 May 2012 14,309 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,603 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 10,995 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 9,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 7,390 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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GL05 FRO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

GL05 FRO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is GL05 FRO safe to buy?

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