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HW06 CVR

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,613 mi
Last recorded149,613 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 CVR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 149,613 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 138,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension component's corroded

parking brake weak

Pass 29 Dec 2023 127,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe & some suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 111,770 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 106,261 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 106,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 91,094 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,787 miles

EML light on.

both front tyres worn close to legal limit recommend replacement and wheel alignment.

temporary repair to drivers door mirror unit

Fail 19 Jun 2017 82,787 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

EML light on.

both front tyres worn close to legal limit recommend replacement and wheel alignment.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,266 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 75,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,867 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 66,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 60,375 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 60,375 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,131 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 53,131 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,807 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,807 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,355 miles

centre stop lamp notworking

n/s wiper blade split

no rubber on rear wiper blade

o/s wiper blade body striking screen

only 2mm of tread on o/s/r tyre

tracking may need adjustment!

tread low on outer part of n/s/f tyre plus cracks in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,004 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 38,004 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,835 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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HW06 CVR is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HW06 CVR, 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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HW06 CVR is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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