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EJ56 XHC

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,196 mi
Last recorded33,196 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 XHC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 33,196 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 32,929 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 32,929 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 32,762 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 32,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 32,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 15 Dec 2021 32,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 31,989 miles

Rear brakes binding

Pass 21 Dec 2019 31,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 31,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm front bush cracking

Offside Front Lower arm front bush cracking

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm front bush cracking

Offside Front Lower arm front bush cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,026 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower arms front bushes cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2015 28,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,416 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 25,876 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 17,696 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 17,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 13,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 11,217 miles

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

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 XHC is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ56 XHC registered?

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

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