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GJ06 EJV

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,190 mi
Last recorded90,190 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EJV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 90,190 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 90,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 80,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 78,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,662 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and heavily rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 70,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and heavily rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint split pin missing

Pass 30 May 2019 65,898 miles

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

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

slight discolour to brake fluid

Fail 21 May 2019 65,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

slight discolour to brake fluid

Pass 22 May 2018 61,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 56,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread incurred damage (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 56,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread incurred damage (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 48,896 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 48,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 38,397 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 35,430 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 35,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 30,332 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,999 miles

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

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

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 EJV is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GJ06 EJV, 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 EJV registered?

GJ06 EJV is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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