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EN55 GFO

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,942 mi
Last recorded137,942 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 GFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 137,942 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 123,039 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 28 Nov 2016 113,514 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,606 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 106,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 91,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 91,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,931 miles

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,215 miles

both front brake discs showing corrosion/wear

front windscreen wipers will not park automatically

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,381 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 52,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,330 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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EN55 GFO is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EN55 GFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN55 GFO registered?

EN55 GFO is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is EN55 GFO safe to buy?

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