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GK55 WPR

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,922 mi
Last recorded78,922 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WPR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,922 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 78,920 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ends split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,822 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,969 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 53,250 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 53,250 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,385 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all four brake disks are pitted on the inner surfaces

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,685 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

Front number plate slightly deteriorated but is still legible

N/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,782 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,092 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 22,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 16,121 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 9,300 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 WPR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPR, 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 WPR registered?

GK55 WPR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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