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EF56 TKZ

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,535 mi
Last recorded105,535 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 TKZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,535 miles

Central Brake light inop

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering belt perished.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 105,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Brake light inop.

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Mirror security.

Power steering belt perished.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,504 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,265 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,273 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,506 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 65,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,695 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,695 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 43,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,925 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,488 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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EF56 TKZ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF56 TKZ, 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 EF56 TKZ registered?

EF56 TKZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is EF56 TKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 TKZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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