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ET54 HZC

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,495 mi
Last recorded111,495 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 HZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 111,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,369 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 109,368 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,805 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn uneven

front exhaust bracket loose but still supporting exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

No steering lock

Oil leak

Rear tyres feathering

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,380 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,380 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,788 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 82,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,716 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,489 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,386 miles

front brake pads look low ?

hand brake lever near to end of travel

slight out of balance on front brakes

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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ET54 HZC is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET54 HZC, 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 ET54 HZC registered?

ET54 HZC is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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