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HN55 KOX

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,193 mi
Last recorded85,193 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KOX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,193 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 85,191 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 80,327 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,990 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,135 miles

Both front tyres wearing more at inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,135 miles

Both front tyres wearing more at inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,609 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,029 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre worn to the min legal limit of 1.6mm, just passable

rear brake discs heavily deteriorated and scored

rear brake pads worn very thin, close to the min legal limit of 1.5 mm, just passable

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,443 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,907 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,787 miles

Oil leak

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 KOX is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KOX, 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 KOX registered?

HN55 KOX is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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