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GJ06 KFW

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,749 mi
Last recorded95,749 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,749 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 95,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,404 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 83,404 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,326 miles

Centre brake light not working.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 74,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre brake light not working.

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

Front brake discs heavily worn.

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Recomenod a wheel alignment due too excessive wear to front tyres inner edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,783 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,775 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,775 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,230 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 49,230 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,755 miles

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

both front brake discs showing corrosion

both rear brake discs showing corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,755 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front brake discs showing corrosion

both rear brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,879 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,292 miles

Offside Rear 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 KFW is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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