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CP06 UHE

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,927 mi
Last recorded74,927 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 UHE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,927 miles

Nearside Front lower arm corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

hand brake travel high

Fail 26 Oct 2021 74,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower arm corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

hand brake travel high

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

free play in park brake lever

Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,898 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

free play in park brake lever

Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,323 miles

light corrosion under vehicle

both front lower arm front bushes perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2018 66,322 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front lower arm front bushes perishing

light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,161 miles

O/s rear tyre close to legal limit

both front lower arm front bushes perishing

handbrake could do with adjustment

light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2017 63,161 miles

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

O/s rear tyre close to legal limit

both front lower arm front bushes perishing

handbrake could do with adjustment

light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,846 miles

both front lower arms corroded

front sub-frame corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 56,108 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Front subframe & suspension components are starting to corrode.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,108 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Front subframe & suspension components are starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Jul 2014 52,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,448 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,140 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 34,140 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,780 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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CP06 UHE is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CP06 UHE, 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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CP06 UHE is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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