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GF05 PZJ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,120 mi
Last recorded65,120 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 65,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot wont open prescribed areas can be checked

centre rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs poor condition

slight smear n/s wiper

slight unevan front and rear brake application

Fail 2 Jan 2014 65,115 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot wont open prescribed areas can be checked

centre rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs poor condition

slight smear n/s wiper

slight unevan front and rear brake application

Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,270 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,039 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,924 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 20,924 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,074 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,554 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 PZJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PZJ, 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 PZJ registered?

GF05 PZJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is GF05 PZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 PZJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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