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AF06 XGT

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

224,973 mi
Last recorded224,973 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XGT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 224,973 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 224,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from tank area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 206,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 206,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 189,165 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 189,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 170,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 170,603 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 151,579 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 151,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 136,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 124,225 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 124,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 106,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,726 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 91,726 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,266 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,266 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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AF06 XGT is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF06 XGT, 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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AF06 XGT is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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