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AP56 CZW

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,570 mi
Last recorded184,570 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 CZW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 184,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head light damage

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 184,557 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head light damage

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 164,396 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake performance only just met requirements

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre feathered

oil leak

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 17 May 2019 164,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings tie rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake performance only just met requirements

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre feathered

oil leak

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 21 May 2018 149,538 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear foot brake and parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 May 2018 149,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear foot brake and parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 27 Mar 2018 149,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 145,022 miles

front wheels binding slightly

play in n/s/f track rod end

rear shock dust covers damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2016 140,032 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 139,798 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,322 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 102,709 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,419 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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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AP56 CZW is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP56 CZW, 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 CZW is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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