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BV56 BXJ

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,216 mi
Last recorded116,216 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BXJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 116,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,776 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 103,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,625 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 91,595 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 82,544 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 70,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,201 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 56,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,592 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 28 Jul 2017 21,972 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 21,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 20,898 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 20,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,781 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 19,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 18,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 18,762 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jul 2013 17,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,735 miles

Child seat fitted OSR

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jul 2012 16,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted OSR

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise o.s. front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2009 12,590 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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BV56 BXJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BV56 BXJ, 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 BV56 BXJ registered?

BV56 BXJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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