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EJ06 ZGK

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

77,169 mi
Last recorded77,169 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 77,169 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 77,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 71,380 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Fail 20 Mar 2025 71,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,566 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 62,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 55,037 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 55,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 44,135 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 44,135 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,035 miles

Offside Front brake hose ends corroding

Fail 17 Feb 2021 43,035 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake hose ends corroding

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,025 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 43,025 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

clutch slipping badly

Pass 22 May 2018 40,528 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 38,821 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 38,821 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 36,888 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 36,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 34,921 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 32,453 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 32,453 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 30,600 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,815 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 28,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 26,537 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 26,537 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 24,589 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 24,589 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 29,813 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 ZGK is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 EJ06 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

EJ06 ZGK is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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