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HJ55 TCX

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,432 mi
Last recorded93,432 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 TCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 93,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 91,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 91,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 88,637 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2023 88,636 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,603 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,548 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,744 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front tyres worn inner edges

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front tyres worn inner edges

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,486 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 22 Sep 2015 53,486 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 29 Sep 2014 47,715 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,715 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,344 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,344 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,648 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,522 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,443 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,192 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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HJ55 TCX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HJ55 TCX, 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 HJ55 TCX registered?

HJ55 TCX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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