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AP56 HYU

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,367 mi
Last recorded123,367 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 HYU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,367 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 122,113 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION

LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED AND WEAK

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 115,734 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 111,011 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 105,533 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,977 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,103 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,079 miles

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

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

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

both front wishbone bushes spilting front bushes

engine cover fitted

screen chipped

Fail 26 Aug 2015 87,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

both front wishbone bushes spilting front bushes

engine cover fitted

screen chipped

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 27 Aug 2013 76,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,809 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 60,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,792 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2010 24,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,724 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 HYU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

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

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