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GF55 CZL

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 CZL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,072 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,363 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 90,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,759 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 85,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,304 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 78,304 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,996 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,884 miles

hand brake a little high

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,159 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,566 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,371 miles

driver seat belt slightly slow retract

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,346 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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GF55 CZL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GF55 CZL, 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 GF55 CZL registered?

GF55 CZL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is GF55 CZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 CZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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