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GV54 RBU

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,094 mi
Last recorded81,094 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 RBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 81,094 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 81,094 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 76,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 73,049 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 67,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 61,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 54,582 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,745 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,714 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,411 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 24,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

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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GV54 RBU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV54 RBU, 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 GV54 RBU registered?

GV54 RBU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is GV54 RBU safe to buy?

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