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GJ55 XST

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,665 mi
Last recorded85,665 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XST
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,665 miles

n/s/f shock absorber weak

o/s/r brake disc corroded to excess

rear number plate detiorated

Fail 28 Sep 2015 85,648 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f shock absorber weak

o/s/r brake disc corroded to excess

rear number plate detiorated

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,473 miles

knocking noise from front of vehicle,suspect shock absorbers

n/s/r outer brake pad worn to limit

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear no.plate detiorated

Fail 30 Aug 2013 66,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear number plate water marked,rear seats folded down @ time of test.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,093 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear number plate water marked,rear seats folded down @ time of test.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,628 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,032 miles

both front tyres 75% worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,540 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 XST is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ55 XST, 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 GJ55 XST registered?

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

Is GJ55 XST safe to buy?

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