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GY05 GVX

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,517 mi
Last recorded83,517 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GVX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 83,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 71,467 miles

slight engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread loose (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,440 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread loose (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Nearside outer sill damaged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 56,693 miles

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,028 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,191 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,322 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 35,316 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,046 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,747 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Mar 2012 30,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2011 27,828 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,323 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 24,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,872 miles

Rear seat base brakets bent not allowing seat base at rear of car to be lowered down correctly

Fail 30 Mar 2009 19,872 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear seat base brakets bent not allowing seat base at rear of car to be lowered down correctly

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,789 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 14,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 GVX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

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

Is GY05 GVX safe to buy?

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