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GF05 EFL

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,213 mi
Last recorded72,213 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 72,213 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 67,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 65,277 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 65,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 62,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,196 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly misshaped on inner edge - Needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 48,218 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror trim (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill panel at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill panel at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,927 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,612 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,756 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 32,756 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,450 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,032 miles

both front side lights have a slight blue tint

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,140 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 EFL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

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

Is GF05 EFL safe to buy?

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