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GF06 VHW

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,230 mi
Last recorded112,230 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 VHW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 112,230 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 105,153 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 105,153 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,644 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 97,644 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,348 miles

osr tyre slight cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,311 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,770 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,878 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 39,046 miles

parking brake lever close to end of travel

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 VHW is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VHW, 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 GF06 VHW registered?

GF06 VHW is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is GF06 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 VHW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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