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GF55 HXZ

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,207 mi
Last recorded123,207 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 123,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,087 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 111,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,752 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 109,752 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 107,541 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 107,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

bonnet secondary catch ineffective

Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 105,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 102,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 102,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 100,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 99,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,837 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,885 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,896 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,707 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 49,184 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,184 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 HXZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HXZ, 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 HXZ registered?

GF55 HXZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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