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EJ06 OVB

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,758 mi
Last recorded72,758 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 OVB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 72,758 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2025 72,758 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2024 68,788 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 65,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 65,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 62,448 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 62,448 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 59,624 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 58,417 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 55,581 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 55,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 52,289 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 52,289 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 48,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 45,029 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 12 May 2015 40,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,118 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 36,118 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 31,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 25,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 19,669 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 19,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 14,315 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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EJ06 OVB is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EJ06 OVB, 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 EJ06 OVB registered?

EJ06 OVB is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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