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GF05 EFK

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 EFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,094 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 70,092 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 64,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,209 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 51,165 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 51,165 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,173 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,230 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 9,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,293 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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GF05 EFK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF05 EFK, 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 GF05 EFK registered?

GF05 EFK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is GF05 EFK safe to buy?

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