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KW55 MHF

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

38,197 mi
Last recorded38,197 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 MHF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 38,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 38,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 34,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 29,616 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/mirror slightly damaged

under body slight corrosion front and rear

Fail 20 Jan 2024 29,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/mirror slightly damaged

under body slight corrosion front and rear

Pass 16 Jan 2023 28,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front head lamp insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 28,285 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 Dec 2020 27,887 miles

Battery light illuminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 27,887 miles

Battery light illuminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 27,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 27,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 26,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 26,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 24,916 miles

Front bumper damaged and loose

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake getting very hot

aux belt tensioner vibrating a lot

Fail 12 Jan 2018 24,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper damaged and loose

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake getting very hot

aux belt tensioner vibrating a lot

Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,698 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 19,776 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges 175/70/14

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 19,775 miles

Front registration plate insecure and broken (6.3.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges 175/70/14

engine cover & under tray fitted

offside rear brake disc worn on inner working face

Pass 11 Feb 2015 18,226 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 16,683 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 14,908 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 12,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 10,642 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 8,489 miles

front registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 5,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres unevenly worn.

damage to front registration plate.

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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KW55 MHF is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KW55 MHF, 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 KW55 MHF registered?

KW55 MHF is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 February 2006.

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