MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()
Nearside Rear Outer tyre wear + deteriorated
Nearside Rear noise from brake drum when spinning
Nearside Rear shock asborber cover deteriorated
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance loose (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + edge wear + deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
nearside non obligatory mirror damaged
nearside rear wheelbearing slight play
offside front tyre worn bald on raised tread advise remedial repair
offside wiperblade split
rear tyrtes wearing and starting to perrish
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside non obligatory mirror damaged
nearside rear wheelbearing slight play
offside front tyre worn bald on raised tread advise remedial repair
offside wiperblade split
rear tyrtes wearing and starting to perrish
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
front tyres worn to 2.0mm, void of tread on edges and perished tread
nearside mirror glass missing
offside rear tyre worn below 3.0mm and worn edges
offside wiper blade split
oil leak
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
front tyres worn to 2.0mm, void of tread on edges and perished tread
nearside mirror glass missing
offside rear tyre worn below 3.0mm and worn edges
offside wiper blade split
oil leak
wipers to be tested in conjunction with washers during re-examination
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
both front tyres void of tread on edges
both headlamp beam images poor
front exhaust stabiliser bracket broken
nearside mirror glass missing
nearside parking brake recording low effort compared with offside
nearside rear tyre worn edge and perished and nail in tread
nearside rear tyre worn edges and perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
both front tyres void of tread on edges
both headlamp beam images poor
front exhaust stabiliser bracket broken
nearside mirror glass missing
nearside parking brake recording low effort compared with offside
nearside rear tyre worn edge and perished and nail in tread
nearside rear tyre worn edges and perished
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake application slightly uneven
n/s door rear view mirror glass missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application slightly uneven
n/s door rear view mirror glass missing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs/brakeing area corroded
front tyres eccess wear on edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs/brakeing area corroded
front tyres eccess wear on edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front exhaust mounting broken
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front exhaust mounting broken
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in o/s/r wheel beering
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
o/s/f wing repeater slightly loose
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GY05 GVW 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 50%.
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 GVW, 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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GY05 GVW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 March 2005.
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