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HK55 TCU

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,883 mi
Last recorded117,883 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 TCU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 117,883 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 117,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 111,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,501 miles

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

front suspension components corroding.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,522 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 97,522 miles

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,856 miles

both number plate lights very dim

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside front brake appears to have been binding on

Fail 25 Jan 2022 94,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

both number plate lights very dim

offside front brake appears to have been binding on

Pass 8 Feb 2021 94,654 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition-offside front brake pad(s) half worn

Fail 8 Feb 2021 94,654 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition-offside front brake pad(s) half worn

Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,561 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

slight binding of offside front brake

Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,904 miles

slight binding offside front brake

Fail 21 Jan 2019 91,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,591 miles

front wiper blades poor

Fail 11 Jan 2018 84,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Jan 2017 78,390 miles

both front tyres starting to wear slightly low

offside front brake binding on

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,993 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,993 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,958 miles

front discs in poor condition and pads getting low

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,807 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,674 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,151 miles

front wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,511 miles

some surface corrosion of all brake discs

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 TCU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HK55 TCU, 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 HK55 TCU registered?

HK55 TCU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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