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GF05 XHT

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,935 mi
Last recorded87,935 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,935 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 1 Dec 2015 87,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 22 May 2014 71,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2013 65,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2012 55,666 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,308 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,726 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,152 miles

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,740 miles

damage to offside rear bumper

hand brake requires adjustment

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 23 Apr 2008 21,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to offside rear bumper

hand brake requires adjustment

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

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 XHT is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

GF05 XHT is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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