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EJ56 AUF

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,854 mi
Last recorded158,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 158,854 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 158,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 138,404 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Fail 15 Jun 2017 138,136 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 119,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly rusty, possible cause of raised brake imbalance

rear brake discs in poor condition/rusty. park performance has some imbalance and o/s park grabs slightly

vehicle has n/s impact damage

vehicle has o/s impact damage

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,657 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,150 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,857 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on edges.

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 AUF is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AUF, 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

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What year was EJ56 AUF registered?

EJ56 AUF is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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