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AO56 EXC

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,210 mi
Last recorded166,210 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EXC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 166,210 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 166,210 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 145,493 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 145,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 130,043 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 130,043 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 112,619 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,619 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,745 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 77,860 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,709 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO56 EXC is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver 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 EXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 EXC registered?

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

Is AO56 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 EXC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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