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FG56 HWE

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,057 mi
Last recorded86,057 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 HWE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 86,057 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,391 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,056 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,897 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 73,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened track road and worn out (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached it is not in pozition and not working (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both bot working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,407 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 70,407 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,828 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,901 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,809 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,339 miles

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

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

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

rear pads getting loe

Fail 3 Sep 2013 53,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear pads getting loe

Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,483 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 46,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 32,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,949 miles

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

near side rack damp

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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FG56 HWE is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG56 HWE, 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 FG56 HWE registered?

FG56 HWE is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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