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GJ55 XSP

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,024 mi
Last recorded62,024 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XSP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,929 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,412 miles

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

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

all round disc slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,102 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 33,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,880 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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GJ55 XSP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ55 XSP, 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 GJ55 XSP registered?

GJ55 XSP is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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