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HN55 JYR

2005 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

92,419 mi
Last recorded92,419 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 JYR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,419 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 92,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,213 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 90,213 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 86,003 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer cv boot weeping + outer clip loose

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 22 Dec 2018 80,480 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot weeping + inner clip missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2018 80,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot weeping + inner clip missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 75,412 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and perished

Fail 29 Dec 2017 75,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and perished

Pass 29 Dec 2016 69,085 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 69,067 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,980 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,175 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 55,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 49,006 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from sump bung area

Fail 27 Dec 2013 48,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Slight oil leak from sump bung area

Pass 22 Dec 2012 42,685 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 42,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 36,972 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 36,947 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 30 Dec 2010 28,757 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 30 Dec 2010 28,757 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 29 Dec 2009 20,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 20,111 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 5,277 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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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HN55 JYR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HN55 JYR, 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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HN55 JYR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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