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HN55 KNZ

2005 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,127 mi
Last recorded82,127 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KNZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,127 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 82,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,711 miles

battery lose

small engine oil leak

steering rack, pipes & pump damp

Fail 17 Aug 2017 74,711 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery lose

n/s/r tyre badly perished

o/s/r tyre badly perished & getting low

small engine oil leak

steering rack, pipes & pump damp

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,109 miles

both front tyres & 0/s/r tyre just off limits

Fail 30 Aug 2016 68,109 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both front tyres & 0/s/r tyre just off limits

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,193 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,194 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,010 miles

195/55r15

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 54,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

195/55r15

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,073 miles

all pads getting low

child seats fitted

front discs slightly worn

very slight bind on n/s/f brake

Fail 16 Aug 2013 47,073 miles

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

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

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

all pads getting low

child seats fitted

front discs slightly worn

very slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,174 miles

front seat belts slow returning

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,174 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front seat belts slow returning

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,384 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear and offside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belts

Offside number plate lamp slightly dim but illuminates plate sufficiently at time of test. Advise replace bulb as required.

Rear brake pads appear slightly thin but have restricted view so advise full brake inspection with wheels removed as your braking system may require adjustment or repair

Rear brakes 27% out of balance and at 24% on application close to 25% application imbalance limit.

Rera brake discs pitted/corroded slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,968 miles

child seat fitted offside rear

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,798 miles

offside number plate lamp dim

slight rust inner face rear brake discs

Fail 30 Jun 2009 16,798 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre low inner edge 2mm

offside number plate lamp dim

slight rust inner face rear brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,253 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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HN55 KNZ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

HN55 KNZ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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