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GL05 UAG

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 UAG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,887 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both diffused (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,925 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both diffused (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres, edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,483 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,408 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,483 miles

All 4 tyres wearing low, nearside rear tyre is close to the legal limit

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,843 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,775 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 UAG is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

GL05 UAG is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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