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HG55 EYS

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,872 mi
Last recorded91,872 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 EYS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 91,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 76,772 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum legal limit now. ) ( Borderline pass.Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & starting to crack in the tread are of the tyre. ) ( Replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,975 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 73,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,044 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 72,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint tracking road end (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,355 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 63,355 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,412 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,163 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,901 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,971 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,500 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 EYS is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EYS, 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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HG55 EYS is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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