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AF56 UAH

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,699 mi
Last recorded113,699 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 UAH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,299 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 104,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,356 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 94,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 76,132 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,730 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,730 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 58,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,165 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 37,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,211 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,885 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 27,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UAH is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAH, 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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AF56 UAH is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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