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GY05 GWA

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,700 mi
Last recorded41,700 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,700 miles

both front outer CV boots perished

offside front tyre worn out on edge's

slight play to both inner steering joints

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,808 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 29,808 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre bald shoulder

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,245 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,668 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 20,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,354 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 GWA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

GY05 GWA is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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