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HW56 FJC

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,268 mi
Last recorded67,268 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FJC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 67,268 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,944 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 64,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake has restricted free movement / signs of overheating / advise further investigation / repair

Offside Rear handbrake performance very weak on roller brake test

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front brakes have restricted free movement /advise further investigation / repair

Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,485 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel stiff to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 54,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel stiff to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,066 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,870 miles

Both front tyres worn down on outer shoulders

Fail 26 Oct 2017 47,870 miles

Both front tyres worn down on outer shoulders

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,243 miles

slight brake bind detected osr

Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,641 miles

slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,812 miles

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

rattle from front brake calipers

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,897 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 32,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,306 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 29,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,138 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,794 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,353 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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HW56 FJC is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver 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 HW56 FJC, 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 HW56 FJC registered?

HW56 FJC is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is HW56 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 FJC 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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