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HN55 KNV

2005 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,188 mi
Last recorded93,188 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KNV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,188 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust front flexi section is in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front abs trigger ring is corroded

Nearside Front seat belt is slow to retract

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2018 93,183 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside approx 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust front flexi section is in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front abs trigger ring is corroded

Nearside Front seat belt is slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 505% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front flexi exhaust deteriating

front windscreen wiper mark across screen

nsr door nsf door and quater pannel damaged

nsr outer wall of tyre deteriating

osf seat belt slow to retract

osr nsr tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2017 86,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front flexi exhaust deteriating

front windscreen wiper mark across screen

nsr door nsf door and quater pannel damaged

nsr outer wall of tyre deteriating

osf seat belt slow to retract

osr nsr tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and wearing on inner edge 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2016 79,018 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and wearing on inner edge 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,753 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,171 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,775 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,927 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 52,927 miles

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

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,186 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 25,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,611 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2008 16,700 miles

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,700 miles

offside front wiper blade split

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 KNV is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HN55 KNV, 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 KNV is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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