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AO56 TTE

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,699 mi
Last recorded117,699 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 117,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips

front valance corroded

nearside front lower ball joint worn

Fail 24 May 2020 117,698 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips

front valance corroded

nearside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 14 Jun 2019 113,261 miles

Brake fluid level low

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,979 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 106,885 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,888 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,063 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge . 175/70r14

Front registration plate cracking .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm front bush worn

Fail 16 Jun 2016 94,063 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 5kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge . 175/70r14

Front registration plate cracking .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm front bush worn

Fail 13 Jun 2016 94,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

b oth front tyres worn on edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,064 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,392 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 78,369 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,362 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 66,362 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 55,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,185 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,449 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 TTE is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TTE, 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 TTE is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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