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GN05 ZXW

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,865 mi
Last recorded91,865 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 ZXW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,149 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,605 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,903 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,175 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,386 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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GN05 ZXW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GN05 ZXW, 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 GN05 ZXW registered?

GN05 ZXW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GN05 ZXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 ZXW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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