2005 KIA RIO 1.3L Petrol · GU05 JGY
2005 KIA RIO (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 78,284 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU05 JGY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2016
- 78,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU05 JGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Rio (GU05 JGY) between September 2008 and November 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
GU05 JGY Mileage History
- 10/09/200823,465 mi
- 14/09/200930,526 mi+7,061 mi
- 09/09/201037,423 mi+6,897 mi
- 09/09/201037,423 mi
- 12/09/201144,819 mi+7,396 mi
- 12/09/201144,819 mi
- 11/09/201252,368 mi+7,549 mi
- 11/09/201252,368 mi
- 01/12/201454,324 mi+1,956 mi
- 02/12/201454,332 mi+8 mi
- 26/11/201556,397 mi+2,065 mi
- 26/11/201556,397 mi
- 16/11/201678,284 mi+21,887 mi
- 16/11/201678,284 mi
Average of roughly 6,698 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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