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HW06 HHG

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,876 mi
Last recorded88,876 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 88,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear seat belts slow to retract

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake discs worn very low

front exhaust flexi joint poor condition

long handbrake travel

minor perishing to both front lower suspension arm bushes

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

play in nearside front stabiliser linkage

rear brake pads worn low

slight play in nearside front suspension arm ball joint

wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Fail 30 May 2025 88,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear seat belts slow to retract

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake discs worn very low

front exhaust flexi joint poor condition

long handbrake travel

minor perishing to both front lower suspension arm bushes

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

play in nearside front stabiliser linkage

rear brake pads worn low

slight play in nearside front suspension arm ball joint

wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2024 86,188 miles

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

both rear seat belts slow to retract

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn very low

front exhaust flexi joint poor condition

long travel to handbrake

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

play in nearside front stabiliser linkage

Pass 2 Jun 2023 82,084 miles

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

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

front brake pads worn low

front exhaust flexi joint poor condition

long travel to handbrake

nearside front and both rear seat belts slow to retract

play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

play in nearside front stabiliser linkage

Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,958 miles

age related cracking and perishing to nearside rear tyre

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust flexi joint perishing

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

play in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

play in nearside front stabiliser link

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,247 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,810 miles

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

minor corrosion to rear brake discs

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,064 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 53,064 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 50,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 45,828 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage top hose from pump (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2016 41,690 miles

movement in o/s/f track rod end and lower arm ball joint

oil leak

rear number plate light bulbs dim

Pass 17 Jan 2015 37,668 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 33,247 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 28,604 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 24,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 20,370 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,474 miles

front tyres at 3mm on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2009 6,517 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 HHG is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HW06 HHG, 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 HW06 HHG registered?

HW06 HHG is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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