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GF55 PCZ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 79,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside is the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nearside front - worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant bottle cap is missing

steering/suspension knock

Fail 15 Jan 2024 79,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside is the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nearside front - worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant bottle cap is missing

Pass 11 Jan 2023 65,638 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,093 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,495 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,103 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,651 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,109 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 38,275 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 38,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,179 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,141 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,847 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 30,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,996 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,109 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 17,104 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PCZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PCZ, 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 PCZ registered?

GF55 PCZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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