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CN55 HXF

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,046 mi
Last recorded109,046 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 HXF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 109,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 98,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,622 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 90,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,391 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 67,660 miles

A/C condensor deteriorated

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Feb 2014 67,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

A/C condensor deteriorated

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Feb 2013 55,204 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,204 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,203 miles

A/C condensor deteriorated

Air-bag light on dash

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jan 2012 41,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

A/C condensor deteriorated

Air-bag light on dash

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,474 miles

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

standing corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2011 28,472 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

standing corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2010 26,858 miles

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

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

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

reccomend changing rear disc when pads are changed

Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,858 miles

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

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

reccomend changing rear disc when pads are changed

Pass 7 Nov 2009 17,528 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres have age cracking in tread aera

Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,266 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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CN55 HXF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CN55 HXF, 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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CN55 HXF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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