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A2 YKN

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,737 mi
Last recorded95,737 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YKN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 95,737 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing axle 1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2021 90,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear`s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 90,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake carrier bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear`s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 89,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195.55.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 83,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,322 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 63,322 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,979 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,264 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 47,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,861 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 44,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,609 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 30,609 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 16,861 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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A2 YKN is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A2 YKN, 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 A2 YKN registered?

A2 YKN is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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