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AP56 AVF

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,409 mi
Last recorded83,409 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 AVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 83,409 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 83,409 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,164 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 76,164 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition and cracking 175/70R14

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70R14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light on when side lights on. (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition and cracking 175/70R14

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,862 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,208 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 60,208 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,491 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 51,033 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,828 miles

near side tyre cutting out on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,303 miles

nearside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,135 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,159 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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AP56 AVF is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP56 AVF, 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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AP56 AVF is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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