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HW56 GOH

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,057 mi
Last recorded49,057 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 GOH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 49,057 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 41,592 miles

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

park brake requirements just met

Fail 13 Nov 2024 41,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

park brake requirements just met

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 34,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 30,219 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 26,925 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 26,264 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 26,264 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs and pads metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 24,229 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage switch on steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 24,229 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage switch on steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 22,827 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 22,827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,820 miles

Offside Front tyre has worn low on inner edge

oil on engine - not dripping

Fail 15 Jun 2017 20,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front tyre has worn low on inner edge

oil on engine - not dripping

Pass 18 May 2016 18,811 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 18,811 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,638 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 14,933 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 14,933 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 14,909 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 14,908 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 14,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 12,310 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,217 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 8,510 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 5,835 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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HW56 GOH is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HW56 GOH, 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 GOH registered?

HW56 GOH is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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