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GF55 HFN

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,438 mi
Last recorded48,438 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,438 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,197 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Apr 2015 42,197 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,569 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 34,569 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 30,932 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 30,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 26,927 miles

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2010 22,243 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nearside front seatbelt requires assistance to retract

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,243 miles

nearside front seatbelt requires assistance to retract

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,097 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

drivers seatbelt requires assistance to retract

Pass 25 Oct 2008 11,292 miles

offside front & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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 HFN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF55 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

GF55 HFN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is GF55 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 HFN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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