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GF55 KNM

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,164 mi
Last recorded85,164 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 KNM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 85,162 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 82,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,698 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,884 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front seat belts slow to retract

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,213 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,574 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,419 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,863 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 55,863 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,553 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 51,553 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,133 miles

Both front tyres,tread wearing thin on inner edges.

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 47,133 miles

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

Both front tyres,tread wearing thin on inner edges.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,157 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 42,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,928 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 36,928 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,550 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 24,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 13,654 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 KNM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNM, 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 KNM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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