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GJ06 EHP

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,468 mi
Last recorded150,468 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EHP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 150,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 144,542 miles

FORNT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 129,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,623 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 111,808 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 111,805 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 110,170 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,331 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 107,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,063 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 102,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror is cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2015 94,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror is cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2014 84,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,770 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 71,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,395 miles

BONNET STAY CLIP MISSING

Fail 1 Mar 2012 49,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BONNET STAY CLIP MISSING

Fail 24 Mar 2011 34,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,546 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,597 miles

drivers side mirror cracked

wiper blades wearing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,613 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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GJ06 EHP is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GJ06 EHP, 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 GJ06 EHP registered?

GJ06 EHP is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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