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AO06 UAT

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,046 mi
Last recorded142,046 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 UAT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 142,046 miles

o/s/r bottom shock bush has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2019 135,012 miles

power steering pipe above rack becoming rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2019 135,012 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

power steering pipe above rack becoming rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2018 125,607 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 125,607 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 113,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,575 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 102,575 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 91,247 miles

diesel tank wet with diesel but no drips during test

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,014 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,107 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,270 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 57,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,369 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,933 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 31,933 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,608 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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AO06 UAT is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAT, 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 UAT is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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