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BV06 OPU

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,145 mi
Last recorded78,145 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 OPU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 78,145 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 70,784 miles

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

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

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 30 Nov 2021 65,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 61,139 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,888 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 50,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,926 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,113 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 31,999 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,083 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,850 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,531 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges - recomend tracking checked

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

Oil leak rear of engine

Pass 20 Mar 2010 11,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BV06 OPU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BV06 OPU, 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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BV06 OPU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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