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GF55 RHK

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,340 mi
Last recorded98,340 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 98,340 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 98,340 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,409 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 77,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,367 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 68,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,926 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,283 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,252 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 31,252 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 31,069 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

o/s/r brake disc corroded and scored.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,017 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 7,523 miles

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing advise

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing advise

offside front wiper split at ends advise

Fail 17 Dec 2008 7,523 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing advise

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing advise

offside front wiper split at ends advise

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 RHK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RHK, 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 RHK registered?

GF55 RHK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is GF55 RHK safe to buy?

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