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HK55 MZN

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,804 mi
Last recorded107,804 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 MZN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 107,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 107,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,459 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 88,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ten years old + (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ten years old + (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 72,184 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,982 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,499 miles

slight cracking o/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,499 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight cracking o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,000 miles

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,358 miles

slight brake bind o/s/f brake

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,853 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 69,853 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Disc's very corroded

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,757 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,100 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 66,100 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 58,196 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 43,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,249 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,024 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 27,869 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 MZN is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK55 MZN registered?

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

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