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BX55 XOV

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,299 mi
Last recorded93,299 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XOV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 93,299 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,311 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,935 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf osr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 63,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre inner edge slight uneven tread wear

offside rear brake disc shows signs of over heating

offside rear road wheel has a brake bind/excessively stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 14 Mar 2017 49,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive deep cracking around outer edge of tyre (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre inner edge slight uneven tread wear

offside rear brake disc shows signs of over heating

offside rear road wheel has a brake bind/excessively stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,896 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 45,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,834 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 32,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,463 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,870 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 24,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,281 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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BX55 XOV is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX55 XOV, 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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BX55 XOV is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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