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HJ56 WXP

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,301 mi
Last recorded76,301 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 WXP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 76,301 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 76,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2024 69,649 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing noise and stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 69,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing noise and stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,587 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 57,501 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 50,795 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 43,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 38,172 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 38,172 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,330 miles

Brake fluid level down

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & badly perishing 2006 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre old & perishing 2006 y o m

Wipers worn & split on ends

Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,135 miles

Brake fluid level down

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on outside edge too 2mm & old 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & old & perishing 2006 y om (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to inside edge too 3mm & old 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre old & perishing 2006 y o m

Unable to check centre rear seat belt due to covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 24,135 miles

Brake fluid level down

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx.75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on outside edge too 2mm & old 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & old & perishing 2006 y om (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to inside edge too 3mm & old 2009 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre old & perishing 2006 y o m

Unable to check centre rear seat belt due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,202 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,563 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,694 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 9,282 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 9,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WXP is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WXP, 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 HJ56 WXP registered?

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

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