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GK55 ZWF

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,210 mi
Last recorded73,210 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 73,210 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low.

slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 43,017 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 43,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,541 miles

Rear wiper blade has no rubber

Fail 26 Oct 2011 35,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade has no rubber

Pass 2 Oct 2010 28,443 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 28,443 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,546 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)

n/s door mirror cover damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2009 21,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2008 14,536 miles

advise:nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge 175/70/14

advise:offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge 175/70/14

Fail 18 Oct 2008 14,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise:nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge 175/70/14

advise:offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge 175/70/14

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 ZWF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ZWF, 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 GK55 ZWF registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK55 ZWF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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