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GY05 XRB

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,742 mi
Last recorded72,742 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 72,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front bonnet edge corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet requires attn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Slight noise when rotated

Pass 13 May 2016 69,179 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges & worn verty close to legal limit

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriated

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Fail 30 May 2015 65,359 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,443 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 59,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,886 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 52,886 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside wiper slight split

Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,999 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,811 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 40,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,671 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 32,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 85,743 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 XRB is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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