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ET06 TLU

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,576 mi
Last recorded127,576 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 TLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 127,576 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 118,113 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Jun 2017 117,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint nut (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint nut (2.2.C.1g)

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,306 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,994 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 39,994 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,078 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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ET06 TLU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver 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 ET06 TLU, 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 ET06 TLU registered?

ET06 TLU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is ET06 TLU safe to buy?

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