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EF06 UYV

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

150,501 mi
Last recorded150,501 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 UYV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 150,501 miles

Front tyres are a different size to rears

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge's

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 150,501 miles

Front tyres are a different size to rears

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge's

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 129,764 miles

Clutch fluid low.

Coolant leak. Nearside rear of engine.

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 129,576 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Clutch fluid low.

Coolant leak. Nearside rear of engine.

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 113,255 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 133,255 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both front tyres edges worn tracking recommended

both rear disc has surface corrossion

Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,498 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Nov 2012 82,341 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,026 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 71,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,780 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

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

Rear fog lamp slightly obstructed by tow bar

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2010 63,780 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly obstructed by tow bar

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,010 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Rear fog lamp slightly obscured by tow bar

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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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EF06 UYV is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EF06 UYV, 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 EF06 UYV registered?

EF06 UYV is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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