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GU05 JDX

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,990 mi
Last recorded111,990 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 JDX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 111,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wiper ends split

Fail 19 Mar 2026 111,972 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wiper ends split

Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,526 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 105,526 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,179 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 103,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 101,064 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,557 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,774 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,829 miles

cracks in rear tyres and all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,496 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 85,496 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,361 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 80,361 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,416 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut (not reaching cords)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,606 miles

Engine Oil leak

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushs

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,338 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,509 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 50,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,769 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,343 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,808 miles

both front tyres low on tread 175/65x14tr

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 JDX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

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

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