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CV56 LRF

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,239 mi
Last recorded145,239 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 LRF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 145,239 miles

all shock absorbers rusty

rear trailing arms rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2018 143,331 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 143,330 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 136,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush frontal (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 136,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush frontal (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,282 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 113,056 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,265 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 101,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,613 miles

grease around n/s/f cv gaiter

Fail 20 Aug 2012 76,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

grease around n/s/f cv gaiter

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch broken

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2011 62,842 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch broken

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,703 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 51,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,954 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 37,954 miles

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

Nearside 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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CV56 LRF is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CV56 LRF, 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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CV56 LRF is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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