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AO06 ZSE

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,109 mi
Last recorded69,109 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ZSE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 69,109 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 68,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 67,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 66,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 64,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 61,312 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,530 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,608 miles

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

front wipers smear

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,903 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 54,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,514 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,026 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,953 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,505 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 40,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,303 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,406 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,939 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,878 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 17,878 miles

Offside 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 ZSE is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO06 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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