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GF05 EFR

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,582 mi
Last recorded102,582 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,582 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 99,883 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn lower on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,579 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,965 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle is a commercial tyre (4.1.A.2a)

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn lower on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,474 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,688 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing requires hub nut at next service.

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 69,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing requires hub nut at next service.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,369 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,514 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 45,514 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,351 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 35,351 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,928 miles

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

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

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 EFR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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