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EF06 WWZ

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

217,614 mi
Last recorded217,614 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 217,614 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE WORN

N/S HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

O/S HAND BRAKE GRABS

OIL LEAK

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 18% WOULD EXPECT IT TO BE HIGHER

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP IS NOT THE CORRECT ONE FOR THIS VEHICLE

TAPE ON THE BODY OF THE N/S DOOR MIRROR

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 6 Aug 2015 201,407 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 201,403 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 167,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch faulty.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 167,729 miles

clutch faulty.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 135,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 135,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 116,941 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2012 116,941 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 100,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,408 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,642 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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EF06 WWZ 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 61.5%.

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 WWZ, 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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EF06 WWZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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