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HX56 MRO

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,359 mi
Last recorded146,359 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 MRO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 146,359 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to front end

Fail 3 Nov 2015 146,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to front end

Pass 4 Nov 2014 136,149 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 136,149 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2013 120,135 miles

corrosion on bonnet

Fail 25 Oct 2013 120,135 miles

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

corrosion on bonnet

Pass 24 Oct 2012 105,867 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 105,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 91,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,463 miles

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

rear brakes wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,320 miles

surface corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,167 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both n o/plates slightly discoloured

n/s h/lamp aim on limit

surface corrosion both rear brake discs

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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HX56 MRO is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HX56 MRO, 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 HX56 MRO registered?

HX56 MRO is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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