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EA56 WUB

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,837 mi
Last recorded84,837 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 WUB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 84,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,823 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 81,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working LLB501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LLB501 fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working LLB501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LLB501 fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,380 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 64,380 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 61,048 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,705 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 49,956 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,331 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 45,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,693 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,345 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 31,733 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,949 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 19,935 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 19,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 13,791 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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EA56 WUB is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA56 WUB, 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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What year was EA56 WUB registered?

EA56 WUB is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is EA56 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 WUB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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