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BV06 SXE

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,095 mi
Last recorded109,095 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 SXE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 109,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,249 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 103,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,598 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 96,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,515 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 89,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,124 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,841 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread (195/55r15)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 79,841 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread (195/55r15)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

nsf wing mirror damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,151 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

nsf wing mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,854 miles

pink fluffy dice, ect are obstructing forward view

Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,495 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 61,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,256 miles

front brake pads low.

front tyres getting low.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,357 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,405 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 20,405 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside mirror loose

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,749 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 SXE is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BV06 SXE, 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 BV06 SXE registered?

BV06 SXE is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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