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AU06 NRN

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,542 mi
Last recorded103,542 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 NRN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 103,542 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,114 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,622 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,876 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,124 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,324 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

centre brakelight not working

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,787 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 32,590 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 13,646 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AU06 NRN 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 100%.

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 AU06 NRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU06 NRN registered?

AU06 NRN is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is AU06 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 NRN shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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