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HK56 EXG

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,916 mi
Last recorded90,916 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 EXG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 90,916 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 82,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 82,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 80,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2022 74,951 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 71,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,154 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,959 miles

Central Rear Towbar obstructing a lamp Fog lamp obstructed but not more than 50% by tow hitch/ball & cap (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Clutch pedal intermittently slow to return - further investigation req'd for poss slave cylinder, with corroded piston, fault or poss clutch release bearing fault/sticking on input shaft

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Residue on and around sump gasket/seal area pulley end - advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has centre caps fitted that obscure road wheel fixings

Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,990 miles

Clutch pedal intermittently slow to return - further investigation req'd

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

Towbar obstructing a lamp Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% Tow ball/hitch fitted at time of test (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,216 miles

Central Lower Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% Tow ball/hitch fitted at time of test (1.3.2c)

Centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

Clutch pedal intermittently slow to return

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly thin at 4.5 to 5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly in tread grooves DOT code 3714 = tyre manufactured Sept 2014

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

Offside Front tyre perished slightly in tread grooves DOT code 3714 = tyre manufactured Sept 2014

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% with detachable tow ball fitted (1.3.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Dec 2016 49,525 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp has poor connection (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly in tread grooves DOT code 3714 = tyre manufactured Sept 2014

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

Offside Front tyre perished slightly in tread grooves DOT code 3714 = tyre manufactured Sept 2014

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% with detachable tow ball fitted (1.3.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Nov 2015 43,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 43,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Dec 2014 39,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Dec 2013 33,452 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly DOT codes 2006 = tyres manufactured in May 2006 Advise replace rear tyres soon due to age (+6 years)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel nuts obstructed from view

Pass 24 Nov 2012 28,629 miles

Car wet for inspection

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,811 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 18,798 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,062 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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HK56 EXG is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK56 EXG, 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 HK56 EXG registered?

HK56 EXG is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is HK56 EXG safe to buy?

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