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GU05 JFA

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,986 mi
Last recorded67,986 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 67,986 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 May 2018 67,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,611 miles

Offside wiper split

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2017 60,611 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper split

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,296 miles

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,461 miles

Advise engine management light is on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 45,841 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,808 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 32,123 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,982 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 JFA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFA, 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 JFA registered?

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

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