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HK55 NCJ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,333 mi
Last recorded46,333 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,333 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 46,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 43,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 35,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 28,657 miles

both rear tyres perished and stepped on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 26,742 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 14 Dec 2016 26,742 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2015 25,991 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,703 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 23,292 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 21,567 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 19,539 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,401 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 17,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,613 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 11,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 8,832 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 NCJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ registered?

HK55 NCJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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