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AO06 NHD

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,986 mi
Last recorded100,986 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 NHD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2021 100,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around subframe mount and lower arm front fixing point - corroded and holed but also large amount of corrosion weakening a large section of the structure. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing compared to n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner front bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges 0mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both sides seat belts very slow to retract and require assistance

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes very slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,426 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pads not seen

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 78,694 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,129 miles

Central Upper stop light not working doubt as to whether connected

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,132 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,314 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 44,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,957 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 43,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,664 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside wiper end split

Fail 12 Mar 2012 37,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,122 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 34,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear discs are badly corroded

Front discs are slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,664 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,864 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 19,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AO06 NHD is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO06 NHD, 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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AO06 NHD is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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