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HN55 JYV

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,966 mi
Last recorded118,966 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 JYV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 118,966 miles

Engine oil leak

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald at inner edge and close to ply cords

Offside Front tyre metal object in tread

screw in tread nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2023 106,113 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald at inner edge and close to ply cords

Offside Front tyre metal object in tread

screw in tread nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2022 85,731 miles

rear handbrake low

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,751 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 71,706 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 51,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,455 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,422 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,427 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,158 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 35,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,184 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 29,184 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,419 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 21,419 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 JYV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HN55 JYV, 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 HN55 JYV registered?

HN55 JYV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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