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GF05 EFT

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,488 mi
Last recorded85,488 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 85,488 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2019 85,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 70,844 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

exhaust mountings brocken

oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 53,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,156 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,029 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 34,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,184 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,729 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,167 miles

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

scratch marks to front screen

Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,270 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 EFT 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 EFT, 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 EFT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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