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CX55 MWG

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,270 mi
Last recorded129,270 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 MWG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 129,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pump (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perishing and lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 125,868 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,107 miles

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 31 Aug 2016 109,546 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,880 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,464 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

middle brake light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,316 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

middle brake light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2012 66,838 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,735 miles

Oil leak

advise rear both sides tyre's side wall's

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2009 31,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,346 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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CX55 MWG is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CX55 MWG, 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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CX55 MWG is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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