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AJ56 JNU

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,959 mi
Last recorded71,959 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 JNU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 71,959 miles

Front nearside and offside abs pick up rings heavily corroded

Front tyres worn edges

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower arm front bush deteriorating

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play and cover perishing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pads outer unable to determine thickness advise remove wheels and check

steering pipe bracket insecure rack end

Fail 4 Nov 2025 71,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom cover damage/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front nearside and offside abs pick up rings heavily corroded

Front tyres worn edges

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower arm front bush deteriorating

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play and cover perishing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pads outer unable to determine thickness advise remove wheels and check

steering pipe bracket insecure rack end

Pass 6 Nov 2024 62,950 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 62,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 57,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 46,164 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,712 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,956 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 43,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 42,478 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 42,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,692 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,059 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,449 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,293 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,972 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,966 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,449 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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AJ56 JNU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ56 JNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ56 JNU registered?

AJ56 JNU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is AJ56 JNU safe to buy?

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