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KW55 MHM

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,092 mi
Last recorded93,092 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 93,092 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 3 Apr 2025 90,884 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 87,817 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 87,817 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,200 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 76,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,595 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,380 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 65,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper seized and brake disc discoloured due to over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Advise o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,121 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on the inner and outer edges

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 62,121 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/side blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres worn smooth on the inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2018 57,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 57,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red damaged and repaired with clear tape! (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,596 miles

Central Rear Upper lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 50,596 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red due to damage (1.3.2e)

Central Rear Upper lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,366 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop light not working

Front both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt, n/s/r

Fail 16 Jan 2016 44,359 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Upper stop light not working

Front both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt, n/s/r

Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 39,541 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,528 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulder 175/70/14T

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 32,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulder 175/70/14T

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 27,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,442 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,563 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,307 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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KW55 MHM is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW55 MHM, 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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KW55 MHM is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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