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HN05 HFM

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,017 mi
Last recorded79,017 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 HFM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 79,017 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 x 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lenses clouded. Poor beam patterns

Nearside front tyre HEAVILY WORN inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 70,425 miles

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

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre low on tread and perished

Fail 6 Jun 2014 70,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine light on

long handbrake travel

offside rear tyre low on tread and perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,127 miles

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract

slight play in n/s/r hub

Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,127 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract

slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 2 May 2012 49,471 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 49,471 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 42,148 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn to limit and perished

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,537 miles

Both rear tyres worn. Nearside perished

Fail 21 Apr 2010 54,537 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both rear tyres worn. Nearside perished

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,511 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 24,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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)

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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HN05 HFM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HN05 HFM, 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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HN05 HFM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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