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AO56 EWT

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,985 mi
Last recorded90,985 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EWT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,985 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 90,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip is broken off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 79,042 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 78,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,115 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake pads not clear visibility (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake pads not clear visibility (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,755 miles

Both front tyres worn on their edges.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,567 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,700 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 47,676 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,996 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 35,721 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 32,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,113 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,967 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 25,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,133 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 EWT 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 76.2%.

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 AO56 EWT, 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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What year was AO56 EWT registered?

AO56 EWT is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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