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HK55 BCX

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,582 mi
Last recorded32,582 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 BCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 32,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 30,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 29,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,166 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated feels notchy (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 year old tyres fronts 5 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 26,124 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS COMPONENTS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,067 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 25,698 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 24,435 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,062 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,401 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,842 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 19,842 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,063 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,302 miles

Rear disks both starting to corrode on inner surfaces.

Rear tyres both cracking and perishing.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,016 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,282 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 8,024 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 8,024 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,450 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 4,683 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 BCX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BCX, 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 BCX registered?

HK55 BCX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is HK55 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 BCX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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