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AP56 AVL

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,283 mi
Last recorded101,283 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 AVL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 101,283 miles

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE LOW

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,668 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside hand brake slow to work & uneven working

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump & pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms & spring cups corroded & weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 97,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside hand brake slow to work & uneven working

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump & pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms & spring cups corroded & weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,173 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,569 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery earth broken

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes Worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside Low Performance !!!! (3.7.B.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs Badly Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 71,794 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 67,231 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 67,231 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 58,234 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 51,165 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 51,165 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 44,143 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,942 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 21,993 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 AVL is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AVL, 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 AP56 AVL registered?

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

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