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HW55 FKM

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,316 mi
Last recorded157,316 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FKM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 157,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 157,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges [ cord not exposed at test ] ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine rattle

Pass 11 Oct 2023 149,811 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 149,793 miles

Offside 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 Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 142,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 136,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlight leveller slow in operation

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

e m l light on

Pass 8 Oct 2020 159,901 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 129,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 124,532 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 124,491 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mil light on indicating a fault

Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,631 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 115,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 107,863 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 107,863 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front oil around brake disc

Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,797 miles

eml light on

Fail 11 Oct 2016 97,797 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,865 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,843 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,214 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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HW55 FKM is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FKM, 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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HW55 FKM is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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