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GF55 DXM

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,778 mi
Last recorded90,778 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower. both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine & under covers.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 90,778 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower. both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine & under covers.

Pass 14 Dec 2022 87,533 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 87,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 77,264 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 70,976 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,858 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 69,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 67,762 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,742 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 64,742 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,116 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,402 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,484 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 31,484 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,594 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,887 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 16,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,125 miles

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

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

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 DXM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DXM, 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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GF55 DXM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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