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GL05 TLZ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,452 mi
Last recorded88,452 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 88,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 79,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also ageing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 71,828 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 71,828 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,620 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 62,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,090 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 53,090 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,208 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,572 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,224 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 TLZ 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 GL05 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

GL05 TLZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is GL05 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 TLZ 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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