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HV56 AUM

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,670 mi
Last recorded50,670 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 AUM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 50,670 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 50,010 miles

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))

plastic cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of front subframe

Fail 24 Jan 2025 50,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside sections (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

plastic cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of front subframe

Pass 4 Jan 2024 49,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 49,113 miles

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 175/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split and cracked approaching limit inner edge 175/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked sidewall 175/70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,747 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 175/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 175/70x14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 39,807 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding wheelbearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 175/70x14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,443 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,296 miles

front registration plate cracked

o/s/r tyre weari9ng on inner edge (175/70r14)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,644 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 35,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,374 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,751 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,864 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,250 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,774 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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HV56 AUM is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol 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 HV56 AUM, 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 HV56 AUM registered?

HV56 AUM is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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