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HK06 UBY

2006 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,937 mi
Last recorded68,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 UBY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 68,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Inner Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 68,937 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Inner Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 68,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 67,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,584 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 59,462 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 59,462 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,625 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,506 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 37,506 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,245 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,276 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 21,268 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 12,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

CHILD SEAT INSECURE

Pass 12 Jun 2012 9,669 miles

1) tyres 175 70 14 2) wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,551 miles

1) o/s front tyre almost bald on inner edge 2) tyres 175 70 14 3) wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2010 5,819 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 4,362 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 UBY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HK06 UBY, 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 HK06 UBY registered?

HK06 UBY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is HK06 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 UBY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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