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HG55 CMY

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,342 mi
Last recorded198,342 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 CMY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 198,342 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 189,579 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 182,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 182,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 175,069 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shock absorber shields loose

Fail 23 Mar 2020 175,069 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shock absorber shields loose

Pass 21 Mar 2019 171,464 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to n/s & o/s front brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2018 168,433 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper split

Fail 21 Mar 2018 168,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2017 155,624 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 155,624 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 141,477 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 141,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear brake discs pitted

Spare tyre flat

Strongly advise N/S/R Wheel bent on inner part of rim

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 134,608 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 119,058 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

both front seat belts slow to return

both front tyres worn on raised edges

front anti roll bar bushes worn and knocking

offside front lower arm front bush split

Pass 27 Dec 2012 109,429 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 95,954 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 95,954 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 79,924 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 20 Oct 2010 79,706 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,684 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 50,913 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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HG55 CMY is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HG55 CMY, 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 HG55 CMY registered?

HG55 CMY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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