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GJ06 UGP

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,180 mi
Last recorded97,180 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UGP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 97,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 97,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 96,058 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,456 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Fail 2 Nov 2020 91,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,163 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplinks on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,173 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,343 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 60,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R door not opening from inside. child locked?

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,902 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,438 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 UGP is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

GJ06 UGP is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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