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AJ56 NRY

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,147 mi
Last recorded137,147 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 NRY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 137,147 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 130,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 123,248 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 116,943 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,926 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 104,290 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 84,792 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,752 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 45,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 37,118 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 27,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 19,235 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 NRY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NRY, 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 AJ56 NRY registered?

AJ56 NRY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is AJ56 NRY safe to buy?

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