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AK06 WKY

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,893 mi
Last recorded139,893 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 WKY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 139,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs poor condition

front reg plate broken

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 5 Apr 2014 139,530 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake discs poor condition

front reg plate broken

o/s handbrake effort low

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Jun 2013 127,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 126,324 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 126,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 115,963 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,335 miles

front registration plate broken but still able to be read

o/s rear brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Jun 2011 100,335 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate broken but still able to be read

o/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2010 71,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,569 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 WKY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK06 WKY, 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 WKY registered?

AK06 WKY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AK06 WKY safe to buy?

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