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GV55 HLK

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,203 mi
Last recorded104,203 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 HLK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 104,203 miles

brake fluid level low

front subframe and rear axle very rusty!

Fail 11 Nov 2025 104,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

brake fluid level low

front subframe and rear axle very rusty!

Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,450 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 98,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread Depth 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn Down to Canvas Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 89,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 89,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 89,058 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,194 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 75,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced by 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake Below Par

Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,368 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 68,368 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,019 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,692 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,954 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,438 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,232 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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GV55 HLK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV55 HLK, 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 GV55 HLK registered?

GV55 HLK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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