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GL05 TNU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,402 mi
Last recorded90,402 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 90,402 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 90,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,402 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 74,372 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,836 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,638 miles

All four tyres getting low on tread

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,899 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,291 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,404 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 28,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TNU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

GL05 TNU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GL05 TNU safe to buy?

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