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EF06 XVH

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,260 mi
Last recorded114,260 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XVH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 114,260 miles

front n/s and o/s shocks fell a bit soft but no signs of leaking

front radiator support rusting and holed

front subframe corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2025 114,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front n/s and o/s shocks fell a bit soft but no signs of leaking

front radiator support rusting and holed

front subframe corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,507 miles

Front rad support whole and corrosion

Front sub frame has corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2024 105,310 miles

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

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

front subframe rusting

Pass 29 Sep 2023 93,816 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,214 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,192 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,288 miles

Split in n/s/f floor

Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,875 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,760 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 68,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,410 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 64,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,627 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,913 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 56,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 52,194 miles

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

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

front number plate crack but secure

offside and nearside front brake disc worn

Pass 31 May 2013 52,194 miles

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

front number plate crack but secure

offside and nearside front brake disc worn

Pass 21 May 2012 49,205 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 42,977 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,031 miles

front number plate crack but secure

Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,255 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 XVH is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF06 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

EF06 XVH is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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