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HV55 LVB

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,154 mi
Last recorded31,154 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LVB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 31,154 miles

front number plate damaged

offside washer jet week

Fail 17 Sep 2016 31,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front number plate damaged

offside washer jet week

Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,677 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre is worn to 3mm on inner edge legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,431 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,605 miles

windscreen washer operation poor.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 17,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

windscreen washer operation poor.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,963 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 16,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,748 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,391 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit/bald on inner edge.

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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HV55 LVB is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV55 LVB, 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 HV55 LVB registered?

HV55 LVB is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is HV55 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 LVB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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