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EN55 XRR

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,649 mi
Last recorded175,649 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 XRR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 175,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 171,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 166,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 161,343 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 161,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Pass 5 Feb 2019 158,248 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 158,057 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 158,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 148,076 miles

Offside Rear parking brake performance shows fluctuation/distortion

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2017 148,075 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2016 134,033 miles

inspection covers fitted

oil leak

rear lower gear-box mounting becoming weak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 134,032 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Brake Imbalance: 27%

inspection covers fitted

oil leak

rear lower gear-box mounting becoming weak

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 6 Feb 2015 121,308 miles

Both front tyre's are wearing on the edges

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre is low on pressure

Oil leak - Possible turbo breather pipe

Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,709 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 104,616 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,603 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 1 Feb 2013 85,603 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

clutch fluid very low

coolent low

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 11 Feb 2012 71,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,489 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 58,486 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,752 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 44,752 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,260 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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EN55 XRR is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EN55 XRR, 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 EN55 XRR registered?

EN55 XRR is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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