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GV55 SRZ

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,526 mi
Last recorded83,526 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 SRZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,526 miles

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

Offside Front brake is binding

Fail 7 Oct 2019 83,468 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.16 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake is binding

Pass 8 Sep 2018 82,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 82,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp cluster lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,279 miles

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

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,279 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,524 miles

offside windscreen wiper smearing close to excessive

Fail 13 Sep 2016 75,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

offside windscreen wiper smearing close to excessive

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,271 miles

Front wipers a little smeary

Nearside Front tyre cut in sides wall but no cords visible

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre perished

o/s number light poorly sercured but not likely to fall

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,806 miles

battery loose

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 18 Sep 2014 69,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery loose

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,562 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,732 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 60,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,858 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)

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,178 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 42,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,963 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,420 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 SRZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV55 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

GV55 SRZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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