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GU05 JEJ

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,938 mi
Last recorded53,938 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 JEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 53,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamp covers misted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

under body dirty with mud

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,983 miles

Nearside wiper split, but clears screen

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 32,906 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 32,884 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 10,768 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 7,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 5,245 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 JEJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GU05 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

GU05 JEJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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