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EX06 LCZ

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,122 mi
Last recorded117,122 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 LCZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 117,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 113,784 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 113,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 110,765 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 110,763 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 110,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 108,445 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

front lower suspension arm front bushes poor condition

front number plate poor condition

handbrake efforts low

n/s headlight condensated and poor condition

Pass 23 May 2017 105,235 miles

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

condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 27 May 2016 102,433 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 26 May 2016 102,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 29 May 2015 96,958 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,252 miles

hi level brake light in op

Fail 26 Mar 2014 90,252 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hi level brake light in op

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,445 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 77,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,635 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,569 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 64,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s handbrake lazy

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,712 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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EX06 LCZ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX06 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

EX06 LCZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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