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HV56 HYY

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,417 mi
Last recorded51,417 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 HYY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,417 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 48,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,370 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 42,818 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 42,818 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,483 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,306 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 41,096 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,211 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 40,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,720 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,252 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,800 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 17,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,815 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 5,716 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 2,950 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 HYY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

HV56 HYY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is HV56 HYY safe to buy?

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