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GF55 RFL

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,363 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front split pins missing from track rod end and lower ball joint

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,363 miles

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front split pins missing from track rod end and lower ball joint

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,832 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,613 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,357 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,513 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,531 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 52,531 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 46,404 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 46,400 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,692 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,572 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 30,093 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,093 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,682 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 23,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,392 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 RFL is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

GF55 RFL is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is GF55 RFL safe to buy?

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