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CA06 OBS

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,928 mi
Last recorded131,928 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 OBS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 131,928 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 131,468 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 131,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 129,144 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 125,623 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 125,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,726 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 120,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 115,593 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 115,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2014 104,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 90,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 76,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,378 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,988 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 37,502 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

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

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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CA06 OBS is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA06 OBS, 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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CA06 OBS is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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