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HK06 LLX

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,545 mi
Last recorded129,545 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 LLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2020 129,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 129,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 124,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 124,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 117,546 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe worn.

N/S/F seat belt retracting slow.

N/S/R seat belt retracting slow.

O/S/F seat belt retracting slow.

O/S/F tyre wearing low on tread. 175/70/r14-84t

O/S/R seat belt retracting slow.

Secured vehicle battery.

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 117,526 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 175/70/r14-84t (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust flex pipe worn.

N/S/F seat belt retracting slow.

N/S/R seat belt retracting slow.

O/S/F seat belt retracting slow.

O/S/F tyre wearing low on tread. 175/70/r14-84t

O/S/R seat belt retracting slow.

Secured vehicle battery.

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,112 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 114,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Noise from near side front suspension .

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,781 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,041 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 108,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 104,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 104,640 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,614 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 78,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,173 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,331 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 28,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,623 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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HK06 LLX is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK06 LLX, 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 HK06 LLX registered?

HK06 LLX is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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