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GY05 GVZ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

64,250 mi
Last recorded64,250 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GVZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 64,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 64,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 58,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 52,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 52,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,572 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 42,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,368 miles

brake pedal rubber worn,clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres worn on edges

headlight lenses and beam images poor

offside outer cv gaitor perished

Fail 3 Mar 2021 41,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn,clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres worn on edges

headlight lenses and beam images poor

offside outer cv gaitor perished

Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,046 miles

headlight lenses cloudy

nearside outer cv gaitor perished

nearside washers poor

rear of offside sill panel is corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 40,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlight lenses cloudy

nearside outer cv gaitor perished

nearside washers poor

rear of offside sill panel is corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,363 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

clutch biting point high

offside outer aNd nearside outer cv gaitors perished

various minor body/bumper defects

Fail 11 Mar 2019 38,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

clutch biting point high

offside outer aNd nearside outer cv gaitors perished

various minor body/bumper defects

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,469 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

headlight lenses/beam images poor

imbalance between rear brakes

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Mar 2018 36,469 miles

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

headlight lenses/beam images poor

imbalance between rear brakes

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,290 miles

head lamp lens's poor/frosting

headlamp aims on lower limits

near side outer drive shaft gaiter perished and oil damp

off side front outer brake pad wearing low

off side rear top shock absorber mounting worn

rear tyre side walls perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2017 34,290 miles

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

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

head lamp lens's poor/frosting

headlamp aims on lower limits

near side outer drive shaft gaiter perished and oil damp

off side front outer brake pad wearing low

off side rear top shock absorber mounting worn

rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,544 miles

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

front bumper scuffed

imbalance between rear brakes

offside rear tyre perished

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,286 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front brake pads will require checking in approx 3000 miles

front tyres perished and worn on edges

headlamp lenses poor and aims on upper limit

imbalance between front brakes

offside rear tyre perished

various body/bumper defects

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,377 miles

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

front tyres worn on outer most edges

headlamp aims on upper limit

offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,366 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 26,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,113 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

various body defects

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,262 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres perished

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

various minor body defects

Fail 22 Mar 2010 18,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,642 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,762 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 14,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,526 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 GVZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

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

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