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HK55 MZU

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,109 mi
Last recorded190,109 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 MZU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 190,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 189,850 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 189,810 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose retaining bolt loose

Pass 4 Mar 2024 188,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 188,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 184,202 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished

engine sump rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2022 181,760 miles

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

engine sump rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2021 178,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 174,511 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

front number plate cracked

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 7 Feb 2020 174,511 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

front number plate cracked

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Feb 2019 157,295 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 157,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 144,286 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 5 Feb 2018 144,286 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 28 Jan 2017 112,553 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2017 112,553 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,471 miles

front windscreen has light scratching

undertrays and wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 65,052 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,176 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 48,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 31,313 miles

child seats fitted unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 28 Jan 2012 24,708 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 17,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,654 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 10,865 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 3,982 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 Jan 2009 3,982 miles

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

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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HK55 MZU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HK55 MZU, 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 HK55 MZU registered?

HK55 MZU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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