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EF56 TVD

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,129 mi
Last recorded107,129 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 107,129 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 107,129 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 93,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 93,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,618 miles

Advise inspection of brakes

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,409 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,387 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,524 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,330 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 63,328 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,375 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 54,375 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 45,584 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre split across tread

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,584 miles

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

o/s/f tyre split across tread

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,518 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 37,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,412 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 30,412 miles

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

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 TVD is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

EF56 TVD is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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