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AF56 TZY

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,369 mi
Last recorded158,369 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 TZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 158,369 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 158,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 152,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 152,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 145,039 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 134,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 120,781 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 120,781 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,665 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,420 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view case brocken (8.1.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 95,059 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view case brocken (8.1.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,706 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 81,706 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,680 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 52,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,343 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,655 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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AF56 TZY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF56 TZY, 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 AF56 TZY registered?

AF56 TZY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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