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GF56 WGJ

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,929 mi
Last recorded131,929 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 WGJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 131,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible brading (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear low, however unable to conduct thorough inspection (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 126,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front WIPER END SPLIT

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 120,382 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has raised lap

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wiper ends split

Fail 6 Nov 2015 120,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has raised lap

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wiper ends split

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,743 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 100,304 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside wiper blade had torn ends/worn

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 94,921 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,633 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,392 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WGJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GF56 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

GF56 WGJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is GF56 WGJ safe to buy?

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