MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
battery lose
small engine oil leak
steering rack, pipes & pump damp
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
both front tyres & 0/s/r tyre just off limits
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
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)
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)
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)
all pads getting low
child seats fitted
front discs slightly worn
very slight bind on n/s/f brake
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
front seat belts slow returning
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc
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
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
child seat fitted offside rear
nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
offside number plate lamp dim
slight rust inner face rear brake discs
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
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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