2005 KIA RIO 1.3L Petrol · GK05 YRT
2005 KIA RIO (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 79,072 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK05 YRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 79,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK05 YRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Rio (GK05 YRT) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
GK05 YRT Mileage History
- 22/02/202271,470 mi
- 11/07/202472,393 mi+923 mi
- 16/07/202472,396 mi+3 mi
- 26/07/202578,962 mi+6,566 mi
- 26/08/202579,072 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 2,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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