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GF55 KNW

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,858 mi
Last recorded92,858 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 KNW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,858 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,506 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 85,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,906 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,678 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,197 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 64,919 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,128 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,860 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 28,860 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KNW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver 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 KNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF55 KNW registered?

GF55 KNW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GF55 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 KNW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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