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HW56 FJE

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,848 mi
Last recorded79,848 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 79,848 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 78,395 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 76,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 74,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,302 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,711 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 56,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing & out of shape - tyre is 10 years old. (strong advise to change)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,159 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,097 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,929 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,837 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 32,822 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,005 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 FJE 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 HW56 FJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW56 FJE registered?

HW56 FJE is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 October 2006.

Is HW56 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 FJE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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