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DE55 GZB

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,497 mi
Last recorded128,497 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 128,497 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills -Inner & Outer-

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 28 May 2020 121,840 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 121,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,254 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 117,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 113,983 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 113,983 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,867 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 106,867 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,744 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,228 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Nov 2011 63,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2011 63,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,587 miles

front seat belts not retracting fully

slight deterioration of rear brake disc faces

tyre pressures low

Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,400 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,254 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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DE55 GZB is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE55 GZB, 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 DE55 GZB registered?

DE55 GZB is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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