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GF56 UKH

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,370 mi
Last recorded111,370 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 UKH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,370 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 111,370 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre pressure low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 107,880 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 107,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,966 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 103,967 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 100,675 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,880 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 97,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

tracking

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,372 miles

Centre brake light not working

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,409 miles

Centre Brake light not working

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake light not working

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

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 71,201 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,147 miles

rear brake pads look as if becoming low recommend check

Fail 29 Nov 2013 61,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads look as if becoming low recommend check

Fail 27 Nov 2012 58,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,772 miles

hi-level stop light not working

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,150 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,477 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 UKH is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

GF56 UKH is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is GF56 UKH safe to buy?

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