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HN56 HNP

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,915 mi
Last recorded97,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 HNP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 97,915 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 93,432 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 93,432 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 85,777 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 85,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,004 miles

Front 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))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 73,004 miles

Front 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))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,555 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 51,511 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,124 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 43,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 36,657 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 31,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,380 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 24,834 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 24,834 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,280 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,245 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE OF TREAD

Fail 23 Sep 2013 16,245 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE OF TREAD

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 13,086 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 13,086 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,353 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,019 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 7,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HNP is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

Is HN56 HNP safe to buy?

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