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GF55 HYK

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,592 mi
Last recorded66,592 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 HYK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 66,592 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 66,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 61,650 miles

windscreen wiper intermittent position not working

Fail 2 Jun 2023 61,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing enough of screen yo provide an adequate view - arms fitted the wrong way around (3.4 (b) (ii))

windscreen wiper intermittent position not working

Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 61,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearings

Offside headlamp slightly loose

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,218 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,944 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,095 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 55,093 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 53,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Oct 2012 51,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s wiper worn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s wiper worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,814 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 39,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,281 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,781 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

small chip in a sweep

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 HYK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HYK, 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 HYK registered?

GF55 HYK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GF55 HYK safe to buy?

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