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HN55 SZK

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,150 mi
Last recorded87,150 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 87,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belts slow to retract

Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,019 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 73,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,381 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 67,381 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,510 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 54,503 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 47,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 47,573 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 36,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inside edges (3mm) 195 55 15

Fail 30 Oct 2018 36,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" and 22" blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inside edges (3mm) 195 55 15

Pass 17 Nov 2017 27,304 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front headlamp unit slightly misaligned

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,773 miles

Nearside Front headlamp unit slightly misaligned

front registration plate cracked

front tyres perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2015 21,512 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 21,251 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 21,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 20,899 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 20,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2012 20,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,218 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 19,218 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 17,370 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

dents in tailgate & drivers door

Pass 24 Nov 2010 17,370 miles

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

dents in tailgate & drivers door

Pass 23 Nov 2009 14,891 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,457 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 SZK is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

HN55 SZK is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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