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GL54 EXM

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,111 mi
Last recorded48,111 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 EXM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,111 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 48,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 41,711 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,711 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,870 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,979 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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GL54 EXM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL54 EXM, 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

How do I check the history of GL54 EXM?

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What year was GL54 EXM registered?

GL54 EXM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is GL54 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 EXM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL54 EXM have outstanding finance?

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