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HW55 AON

2005 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,462 mi
Last recorded74,462 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 AON
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 73,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,262 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2021 69,262 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,317 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 66,317 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front number plate broken (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot small split- leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,101 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions just passed as well (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate also cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 64,101 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot damaged on inner edge (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions just passed as well (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate also cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,897 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fornt number plate damaged but not likely to be misred

offside front tyre perished and worn inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm and perishing

Fail 22 Aug 2018 58,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fornt number plate damaged but not likely to be misred

offside front tyre perished and worn inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm and perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 45,362 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,060 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 20,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,167 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 11,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 10,529 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,164 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 8,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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HW55 AON is a 2005 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HW55 AON, 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 HW55 AON registered?

HW55 AON is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is HW55 AON safe to buy?

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