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EK06 EHU

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 EHU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024
Fail 5 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023
Fail 6 Nov 2023

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 38,467 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 34,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 33,709 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both wipers deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2020 32,790 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 32,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,094 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,166 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,993 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,289 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,024 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,050 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 11,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,014 miles

offside wiper blade split at end

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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EK06 EHU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK06 EHU, 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 EK06 EHU registered?

EK06 EHU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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