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HJ56 WCN

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,802 mi
Last recorded44,802 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 WCN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,802 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 42,538 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 42,538 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 38,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 38,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,520 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 23,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,191 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 12,283 miles

ALL tyres are worn low on inside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2010 10,524 miles

Both rear tyres getting low.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,829 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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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HJ56 WCN is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ56 WCN, 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 HJ56 WCN registered?

HJ56 WCN is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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