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C10 KMT

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,064 mi
Last recorded42,064 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 KMT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 42,064 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 42,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and completely worn on both edges, outer/inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 34,791 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 29,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 29,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 23,693 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 22,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front seat belt strap slow to retract.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 22,062 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 21,590 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 21,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 20,815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 20,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 20,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 19,288 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Cracking in offside and nearside front also offside rear tyre treads

Fail 5 Dec 2016 19,288 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Cracking in offside and nearside front also offside rear tyre treads

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,628 miles

Cracking in all tyre side walls

Pass 21 Nov 2014 17,381 miles

Slight cracking in offside and nearside front, also nearside rear tyre treads and side walls

Pass 22 Nov 2013 16,262 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 15,041 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 15,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 13,742 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,936 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 11,936 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 8,988 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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C10 KMT is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C10 KMT, 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 C10 KMT registered?

C10 KMT is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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