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BV06 SWW

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,229 mi
Last recorded75,229 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 75,229 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,176 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 72,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 69,455 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 60,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,337 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,129 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,825 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 54,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn linkbar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,584 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 52,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possible to replace discs same time (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing inner edge 195..55..15

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,478 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,417 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 44,417 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,835 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,471 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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BV06 SWW is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV06 SWW, 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

How do I check the history of BV06 SWW?

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What year was BV06 SWW registered?

BV06 SWW is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BV06 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV06 SWW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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