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HV06 KGP

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

100,327 mi
Last recorded100,327 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 KGP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 100,327 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 100,325 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 91,950 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 91,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 83,692 miles

power steering pump requires adjustment

Fail 5 Aug 2023 83,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

power steering pump requires adjustment

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,212 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 69,212 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 68,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,610 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 66,609 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,177 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,427 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 61,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,511 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 58,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 53,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,810 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 46,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,874 miles

osf top mount small play

osf wish bone has small play

osf wishbone small play

Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,215 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,638 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,624 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 26,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,464 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,477 miles

both front tyres quite worn

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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HV06 KGP is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HV06 KGP, 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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HV06 KGP is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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