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GF06 HKE

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,952 mi
Last recorded125,952 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 HKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 125,952 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 5 Jan 2022 110,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 89,317 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 71,529 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 71,529 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,631 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 41,666 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 25,829 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 25,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 19,031 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 17,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 17,410 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 16,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,647 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 14,641 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on braking surface

Pass 20 May 2010 13,499 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 11,694 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 11,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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GF06 HKE is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GF06 HKE, 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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GF06 HKE is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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