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AJ06 WNV

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,669 mi
Last recorded131,669 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 WNV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,669 miles

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

OSR brake is slightly binding

front & rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded

rear number plate is deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2020 131,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 129,668 miles

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

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2018 126,889 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2018 126,889 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 115,162 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 115,162 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,865 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,774 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,555 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 73,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,798 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 62,798 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,307 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,371 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,482 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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AJ06 WNV is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc 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 AJ06 WNV, 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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AJ06 WNV is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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