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AJ56 ZDX

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,197 mi
Last recorded150,197 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ZDX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,197 miles

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

surface corrosion over all suspension components

Fail 17 Oct 2024 150,197 miles

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

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

surface corrosion over all suspension components

Pass 5 Oct 2023 143,983 miles

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

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

surface corrosion over all suspension components and sub frames

Fail 4 Oct 2023 143,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section corroded and connection to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear brake are slightly binding

surface corrosion over all suspension components and sub frames

Pass 28 Oct 2022 138,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion all over suspension components

Fail 28 Oct 2022 138,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion all over suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2021 132,250 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

surface corrosion over all suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,683 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion all over front sub frame

Pass 20 Sep 2019 123,596 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 123,596 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 116,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,811 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 110,811 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,693 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,488 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 89,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,367 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 75,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,824 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 65,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 50,810 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge would recommend checking in 3000 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 ZDX is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ56 ZDX, 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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AJ56 ZDX is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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