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HN05 HFW

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,147 mi
Last recorded84,147 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,147 miles

Handbrake lever has slight excess travel indicating the system requires attention/adjustment

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 9 May 2015 79,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offisde front tyre cracked on tread pattern

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 73,334 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2014 73,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 68,139 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 68,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,800 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,800 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,003 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,314 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,050 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 29,383 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 26 Mar 2008 29,383 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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HN05 HFW is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol 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 HN05 HFW, 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 HN05 HFW registered?

HN05 HFW is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HN05 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 HFW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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