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HN56 HNO

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

198,739 mi
Last recorded198,739 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 HNO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 198,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 193,512 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 189,809 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 189,806 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Middle of the vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 182,794 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 178,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 169,865 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 161,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 161,518 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 153,094 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 153,094 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 141,576 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 141,576 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 133,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 120,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 120,440 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 102,946 miles

Front wiper blades not very effective

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,080 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both anti roll bar link arm dust boots uncliped

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,520 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 32,658 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HN56 HNO is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HN56 HNO, 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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HN56 HNO is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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