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42 XHT

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,681 mi
Last recorded67,681 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 XHT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 65,672 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 63,620 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread / worn on edges / heavily scrubbed / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2022 61,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread / worn on edges / heavily scrubbed / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged minor kerb damage to outer sidewall, also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 56,720 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 10 May 2019 53,987 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 53,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 50,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 47,705 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 47,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 43,975 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 43,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 41,153 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (possible tracking fault)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,525 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,211 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 25,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,739 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,063 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 12,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,074 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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42 XHT is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,115 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 42 XHT, 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 20 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 42 XHT registered?

42 XHT is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is 42 XHT safe to buy?

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