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HG05 KTK

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,656 mi
Last recorded55,656 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KTK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 55,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 55,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,557 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 52,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and flat

Pass 1 May 2015 48,809 miles

nearside front brakes showing some distortion.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 48,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brakes showing some distortion.

Pass 13 May 2014 44,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,310 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen & noisey.

offside front driveshaft boot cracked & perishe up.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 38,310 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen & noisey.

offside front driveshaft boot cracked & perishe up.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 31,555 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,555 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,202 miles

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & worn on edges !!!

offside front door inner opening handle slight loose !!!

offside front door mirror glass slight crack !!!

Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,196 miles

drive door mirror glass slight damage !!!

front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

front brake pad linning approx 75% worn low !!!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside & offside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth !!!

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,485 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2 mm.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 21,485 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to 2 mm.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,683 miles

Front tyres 2.5mm tread depth

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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HG05 KTK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG05 KTK, 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 HG05 KTK registered?

HG05 KTK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is HG05 KTK safe to buy?

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