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GF55 HFZ

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,371 mi
Last recorded113,371 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 HFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 113,371 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2016 113,304 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort o/s front (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate deteriorated

front blades worn

Fail 30 Apr 2016 113,269 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort o/s front (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front blades worn

Offside Front brake binding

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate deteriorated

front and rear discs in poor condition pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,622 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 99,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,269 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,269 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 31 Oct 2012 71,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,353 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,027 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 30,540 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 HFZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel 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 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

GF55 HFZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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