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HK55 BCU

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,882 mi
Last recorded59,882 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 BCU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,882 miles

centre stop light bulb not working.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 59,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre stop light bulb not working.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,740 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,970 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,860 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,975 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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HK55 BCU is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HK55 BCU, 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 HK55 BCU registered?

HK55 BCU is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is HK55 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 BCU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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