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HG55 XLJ

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,990 mi
Last recorded143,990 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XLJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 143,990 miles

Front Number plate cracked

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 139,178 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 133,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 123,247 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jul 2018 123,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,869 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 100,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,745 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 82,745 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,894 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,975 miles

Advise front and rear discs corroded badly

Advise front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,463 miles

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

front discs corroding on inner faces

o/s rear disc corroding on outer face

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,781 miles

Advise chip in screen

Advise front and rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 57,625 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

tyres getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,625 miles

tyres getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,617 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 26,973 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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HG55 XLJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG55 XLJ, 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 HG55 XLJ registered?

HG55 XLJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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