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AO56 EWR

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,872 mi
Last recorded161,872 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EWR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 161,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

clutch wearing

Fail 31 Oct 2017 161,872 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

clutch wearing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 142,923 miles

Nearside Front brake discs deterioting

Offside Front brake discs deterioting

Fail 29 Nov 2016 142,923 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 127,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover damaged

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2014 108,133 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 88,226 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 72,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,732 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,987 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,210 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 44,210 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,087 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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AO56 EWR is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO56 EWR, 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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AO56 EWR is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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