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GF56 ADO

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,675 mi
Last recorded161,675 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 ADO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 161,675 miles

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

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2018 156,156 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 156,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 150,387 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 150,137 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 135,586 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 117,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

unable to see rear pads advise brake check carried out.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 117,164 miles

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

unable to see rear pads advise brake check carried out.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 98,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see rear brake pads advise brake check carried out.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see rear brake pads advise brake check carried out.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 79,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,788 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs slightly pitted/worn

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f inner door weather seal worn away

Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,676 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,012 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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GF56 ADO is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF56 ADO, 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 GF56 ADO registered?

GF56 ADO is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is GF56 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 ADO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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