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EO06 SMV

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,630 mi
Last recorded40,630 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 SMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,630 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 40,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,628 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Nearside front seat belt is slow to retract

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,034 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,600 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,868 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,046 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,187 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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EO06 SMV is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EO06 SMV, 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 EO06 SMV registered?

EO06 SMV is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is EO06 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO06 SMV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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