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FY55 HWN

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,813 mi
Last recorded97,813 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 HWN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,813 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,790 miles

Nearside Front brake binding on

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

all four tyres low tred

front cross member corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,807 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak cooler ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

both front tyres are starting to perish

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,519 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 58,519 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 45,355 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,965 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 31,965 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,817 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and worn down to the wear bands

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 22 Oct 2012 28,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and worn down to the wear bands

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,984 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,982 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,074 miles

all four tyres wearing close to wear bands

Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,747 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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FY55 HWN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY55 HWN, 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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FY55 HWN is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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