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GU05 JCX

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,246 mi
Last recorded64,246 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 JCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,246 miles

Offside rear light lens damaged but not effecting light output.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded but not effecting vehicles structural integrity.

Two nails in nearside rear tyre, also, tyre perished and over twenty years old.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,787 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 61,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tight to turn by hand

Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,666 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,119 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 54,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,889 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,879 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,655 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 47,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,422 miles

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

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

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

slight perishing to both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,283 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,410 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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GU05 JCX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GU05 JCX, 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 GU05 JCX registered?

GU05 JCX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is GU05 JCX safe to buy?

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