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HK55 LHP

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,228 mi
Last recorded85,228 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,228 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake has high travel

Fail 17 Jun 2022 85,204 miles

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake has high travel

Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,808 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jun 2021 81,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2020 79,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2020 79,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,591 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 73,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear securing device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear securing device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,444 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

power steering pump noisey

Fail 19 Jun 2018 65,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

power steering pump noisey

Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,279 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 55,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,371 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 48,371 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,616 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 40,820 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wheels slightly binding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,820 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front wheels slightly binding

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,483 miles

Oil leak

both front washer jets have a weak flow of fluid

engine smokey when smoke test done

nearside front seat belt slow to retract when fully extened..

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2013 35,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front washer jets have a weak flow of fluid

engine smokey when smoke test done

nearside front seat belt slow to retract when fully extened..

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,361 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 30,361 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,011 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 25,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,014 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 9,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 9,760 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 LHP is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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