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GY05 GVU

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,406 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 76,081 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 76,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 67,736 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 67,736 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,867 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,476 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 54,476 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 50,981 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,462 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 35,849 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 35,849 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 30,835 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,638 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

advise rear tyres sign of pearishing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,137 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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GY05 GVU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY05 GVU, 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 GY05 GVU registered?

GY05 GVU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is GY05 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 GVU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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