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EU56 TLK

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,052 mi
Last recorded48,052 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 TLK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2014 48,052 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

o/s/f antiroll bar link upper gator insecure

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

unable to fully assess remainding rear brake pad thickness

windscreen chipped

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm (195/55r15)

o/s/f inner brake pad worn to warning indicator

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,052 miles

o/s/f antiroll bar link upper gator insecure

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

unable to fully assess remainding rear brake pad thickness

windscreen chipped

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm (195/55r15)

o/s/f inner brake pad worn to warning indicator

Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,322 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,572 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 29,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,192 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 24,192 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,562 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 19,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 14,872 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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EU56 TLK is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU56 TLK, 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 EU56 TLK registered?

EU56 TLK is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is EU56 TLK safe to buy?

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