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EJ56 ATU

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,175 mi
Last recorded117,175 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 ATU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 117,175 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 114,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 112,843 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 110,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 107,097 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 103,137 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,270 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,670 miles

windscreen chipped in zone A

Fail 13 Apr 2018 89,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

windscreen chipped in zone A

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,493 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,587 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low

Offside Rear tyre tread worn low and has nail head showing tread area

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,020 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,366 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 67,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 61,677 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,302 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,884 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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EJ56 ATU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EJ56 ATU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ56 ATU?

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What year was EJ56 ATU registered?

EJ56 ATU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is EJ56 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ56 ATU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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