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HK55 BCY

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,864 mi
Last recorded159,864 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 159,864 miles

Nearside rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 159,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 154,367 miles

Coolant reservoir empty

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 154,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant reservoir empty

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 152,655 miles

Temp repair to n/s mirror

Fail 18 Sep 2020 152,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Temp repair to n/s mirror

Pass 25 Sep 2019 142,359 miles

N/s park brake low effort

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 142,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s park brake low effort

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,226 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Sep 2018 129,225 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,059 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 111,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,857 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,011 miles

N/S/Rear brake showing signs of binding

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

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 65,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/Rear brake showing signs of binding

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

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,417 miles

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

O/S front seatbelt returning slow

Some corrosion to O/S/Rear disc

Fail 29 Sep 2014 42,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S front seatbelt returning slow

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some corrosion to O/S/Rear disc

Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,909 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 19,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Nov 2012 19,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer side wall scrubbed and tread starting to get low

offside front tyre tread starting to get low and inner edge worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,733 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

offside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,152 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,121 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 BCY 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BCY, 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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HK55 BCY is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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