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HW05 HRR

2005 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,077 mi
Last recorded49,077 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HRR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,077 miles

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

radiator cooling fan broken

Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,858 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear temp repair on N/S/R Lamp

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

Rear WIPER INOPERATIVE at rear

Fail 10 Mar 2020 39,858 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear temp repair on N/S/R Lamp

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear WIPER INOPERATIVE at rear

Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,810 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 32,810 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 25,773 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 25,772 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,284 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt may need attention soon (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.6.2)

both headlamp outer lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 18,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamp outer lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 13,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,809 miles

front number plate condition getting poor

Pass 18 Feb 2011 10,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 9,186 miles

front number plate condition getting poor

Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,708 miles

front number plate condition getting poor

nearside front tyre close too 2mm wear band limit

Fail 25 Feb 2009 7,708 miles

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

front number plate condition getting poor

nearside front tyre close too 2mm wear band limit

Pass 25 Feb 2008 6,073 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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HW05 HRR is a 2005 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HW05 HRR, 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 HW05 HRR registered?

HW05 HRR is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HW05 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 HRR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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