MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,541 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Gearbox mounting defective
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Gear oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Gear oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF05 EFW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EFW, 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 EFW registered?
GF05 EFW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is GF05 EFW safe to buy?
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