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EX06 LCM

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,391 mi
Last recorded49,391 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 LCM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 49,391 miles

Front Suspension subframe and associated parts corroded

Rear Rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2025 49,391 miles

Front Suspension subframe and associated parts corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 48,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

metal P.A.S pipes showing signs of corrosion.

metal sections of front brake hoses signs of corrosion.

Fail 15 Feb 2024 48,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

aux drive belt heavy fraying (advise replacement)

metal P.A.S pipes showing signs of corrosion.

metal sections of front brake hoses signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,631 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated but not leaking

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,205 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 44,448 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,931 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to wear low in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2019 40,591 miles

N/s/f wiper blade split on end

N/s/r tyre starting to wear low in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,758 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to wear low in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,131 miles

corrosion on both rear springs

nsr tyre close to legal limit

osf lower arm front bush starting to separate from housing not within criteria

slight lip on front discs

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,179 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,456 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front seat belts slow to retract/return

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 31,456 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front seat belts slow to retract/return

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,056 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,851 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 23,948 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,948 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,606 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,240 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 15,241 miles

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

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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EX06 LCM is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX06 LCM, 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 EX06 LCM registered?

EX06 LCM is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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