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EJ56 XHB

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,129 mi
Last recorded87,129 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 XHB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,129 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 87,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,979 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 80,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both near and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both near and offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both near and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both near and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both near and offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both near and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,187 miles

All suspension components have surface corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,469 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 70,469 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 69,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 68,319 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 66,126 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,947 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 65,947 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 63,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 61,596 miles

both front brake discs have some corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2012 60,481 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,481 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,540 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 50,536 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,611 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2010 39,611 miles

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,667 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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EJ56 XHB is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EJ56 XHB, 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 EJ56 XHB registered?

EJ56 XHB is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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