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EJ56 VUR

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,360 mi
Last recorded62,360 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VUR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 62,360 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 62,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 58,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 57,103 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 56,630 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 56,511 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 56,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 53,905 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,084 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 50,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,318 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 46,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,019 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,316 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,352 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,407 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,248 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,538 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 VUR is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

EJ56 VUR is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is EJ56 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ56 VUR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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