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CN55 HXJ

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,682 mi
Last recorded134,682 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 134,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 124,249 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,961 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 106,233 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 106,207 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,129 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,887 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,444 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,153 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,801 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 27,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,115 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 23,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear shocks weakened

Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,061 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 15,806 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,051 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 HXJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CN55 HXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN55 HXJ registered?

CN55 HXJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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