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CU56 LVC

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,828 mi
Last recorded105,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LVC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,828 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 105,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,763 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 96,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 88,449 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,052 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 79,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,038 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 63,986 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2015 55,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 47,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,165 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 39,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,862 miles

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight creep in service pedal

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,452 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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CU56 LVC 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 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 CU56 LVC, 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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CU56 LVC is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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