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GP55 NSV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,085 mi
Last recorded110,085 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NSV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 110,085 miles

Front exhaust flexie broken

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear body panel damaged

slight discolour to brake fluid

Fail 1 Feb 2021 110,085 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexie broken

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear body panel damaged

slight discolour to brake fluid

Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Quarter panel damaged.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 91,647 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush coming out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front reg plate damaged but not likely to be misread

general corrosion to subframe & rear axle but not holed yet

Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 82,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,132 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 71,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,769 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 61,768 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,708 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,718 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 49,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,947 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 37,947 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,716 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,031 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,860 miles

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2009 12,144 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 9,709 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GP55 NSV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GP55 NSV, 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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GP55 NSV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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