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ET06 TLX

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,947 mi
Last recorded116,947 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 TLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 116,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 110,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 103,920 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 102,185 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s front wiper blade starting to split

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2014 98,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s frot wiper blade starting to split

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2013 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine coolant low

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,193 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,115 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,344 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 TLX is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black 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 TLX, 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 ET06 TLX registered?

ET06 TLX is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is ET06 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 TLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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