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GF55 HFP

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,694 mi
Last recorded127,694 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 HFP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 127,694 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 120,052 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,205 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 105,198 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 89,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 89,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,273 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,277 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front facing bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front facing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,169 miles

Front exhaust pipe flexi worn/weak separated from mesh

stone chip front screen

Fail 30 Sep 2016 46,168 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust pipe flexi worn/weak separated from mesh

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

Nearside Front washer jet blocked but still clears screen

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

stone chip front screen

underside of car muddy/dirty

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 42,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 38,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,389 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,346 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 33,346 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,863 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 27,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,766 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,574 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 16,574 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 12,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,608 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 8,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,681 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 HFP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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