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AM06 AAJ

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,154 mi
Last recorded130,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 AAJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 130,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 130,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 128,421 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 128,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 126,647 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 123,955 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 123,955 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 118,249 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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AM06 AAJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AM06 AAJ, 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 AM06 AAJ registered?

AM06 AAJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AM06 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM06 AAJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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