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GK55 BWC

2005 Kia Rio

Orange Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,123 mi
Last recorded7,123 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BWC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 7,123 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 6,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 6,065 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 352 miles

Rear brake discs coroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 1 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 1 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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GK55 BWC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Orange with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GK55 BWC, 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 BWC registered?

GK55 BWC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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