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GF55 HYA

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

266,883 mi
Last recorded266,883 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 266,883 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 266,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 233,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 207,205 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 207,201 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 176,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 151,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 123,159 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,964 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 94,964 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 91,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,972 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 74,769 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) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,028 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 70,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,519 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 59,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,910 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 44,576 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 44,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,962 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 HYA is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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