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GF55 LPJ

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,605 mi
Last recorded96,605 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 LPJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 96,605 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 96,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,777 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 86,776 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit part of outer tread is low & the tyre is perished. Replacement advised! 175/70x14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 74,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit part of outer tread is low & the tyre is perished. Replacement advised! 175/70x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & blade torn. (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,507 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,005 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,624 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,745 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 35,251 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,196 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,132 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 20,132 miles

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

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

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 LPJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LPJ, 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 LPJ registered?

GF55 LPJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is GF55 LPJ safe to buy?

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