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A12 LGP

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,617 mi
Last recorded72,617 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LGP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 72,617 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres Worn on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Moisture inside light cluster

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 68,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake insecure Top caliper frame bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,414 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Some Underside components showings signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres slight wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Some Underside components showings signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,453 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,298 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly damp

Offside Front power steering hose/pipe slightly damp

Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,377 miles

Offside Front Outer c.v boot slightly damp

Offside Front power steering hose/pipe slightly damp

Fail 28 Mar 2019 53,377 miles

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

Offside Front Outer c.v boot slightly damp

Offside Front power steering hose/pipe slightly damp

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,622 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is stepping

Fail 21 Mar 2018 50,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is stepping

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,360 miles

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

both rear Tyres worn inner edges and stepping

Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,353 miles

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

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

both rear Tyres worn inner edges and stepping

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,439 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,350 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,333 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,686 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 12,882 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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A12 LGP is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A12 LGP, 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 A12 LGP registered?

A12 LGP is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is A12 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 LGP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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