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GF05 DWG

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,709 mi
Last recorded90,709 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 DWG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 90,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 90,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,680 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,782 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,777 miles

brake pedle rubber worn smooth

Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,777 miles

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

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

brake pedle rubber worn smooth

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords

Pass 22 Apr 2011 43,876 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 43,876 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,252 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 35,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished/cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall perished/cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,845 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,829 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 18,829 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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GF05 DWG is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF05 DWG, 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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GF05 DWG is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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