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GK55 AEN

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,110 mi
Last recorded42,110 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 AEN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 42,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 41,822 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 41,677 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 40,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,188 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 39,182 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 38,195 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 35,955 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,539 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,431 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,768 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 29,827 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,249 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,570 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 22,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,956 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Noted rusting to rear disc's

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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GK55 AEN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GK55 AEN, 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 GK55 AEN registered?

GK55 AEN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is GK55 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK55 AEN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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