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HK55 MZF

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,249 mi
Last recorded120,249 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,249 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre's worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,628 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,027 miles

Nearside front mirror has slight damage

Fail 25 Jan 2016 91,027 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front mirror has slight damage

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,197 miles

nearside front door mirror has slight damage

Fail 22 Jan 2015 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front door mirror has slight damage

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,765 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,405 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 33,405 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 18,137 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 18,137 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 4,057 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 3,788 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 3,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

park brake slightly high

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 MZF is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

HK55 MZF is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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