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HW06 HXR

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,229 mi
Last recorded65,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 HXR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 65,229 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,704 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 62,120 miles

Slight dampness to steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2021 61,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,247 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Outer Tyre out or shape

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 60,247 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Outer Tyre out or shape

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,910 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 56,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,419 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,355 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 48,355 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,602 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,056 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 28,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,209 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 23,209 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,301 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 HXR is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

HW06 HXR is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is HW06 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW06 HXR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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