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AE56 BGZ

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,159 mi
Last recorded134,159 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 BGZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 134,159 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum mark

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear inner sill/chassis area's corroded

Suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 134,159 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pipes corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum mark

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded

Rear inner sill/chassis area's corroded

Suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,212 miles

front to rear brake pipe started to rust

osr brake binding

rear brake disc rusty on edge

Fail 14 Jan 2019 126,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front to rear brake pipe started to rust

osr brake binding

rear brake disc rusty on edge

Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,755 miles

play in nsf track rod end

Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,198 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 92,096 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 81,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 81,021 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,928 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads low and rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AE56 BGZ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AE56 BGZ, 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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AE56 BGZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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