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HK56 JVJ

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,122 mi
Last recorded162,122 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 JVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 162,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 158,320 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 158,318 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, front bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 157,116 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 155,339 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 153,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 153,828 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 152,506 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 152,506 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 151,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad thickness getting low.

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 147,627 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 144,320 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 144,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 141,818 miles

Both front wipers slightly worn.

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 141,818 miles

Both front wipers slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 137,533 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front tyre getting low on outer edge.

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre getting low on outer edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 133,731 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 18 Dec 2013 125,435 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Dec 2012 113,982 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 113,982 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 99,696 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 84,536 miles

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)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 31 Dec 2009 62,905 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 JVJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JVJ, 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 JVJ registered?

HK56 JVJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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