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AK06 UBU

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,864 mi
Last recorded71,864 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 UBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,864 miles

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 71,863 miles

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,194 miles

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

Oil leak from engine sump

Fail 28 Apr 2016 62,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak from engine sump

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,340 miles

NS front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,819 miles

NS front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,944 miles

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,409 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 33,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 30,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 21,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,732 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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AK06 UBU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK06 UBU, 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 AK06 UBU registered?

AK06 UBU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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