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GJ06 UGU

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,201 mi
Last recorded74,201 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 74,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

engine + gearbox noisy

exhaust corroded/front flexi deteriorated

osr tyre perished cracking close to excess

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 74,201 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective ns+os no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

engine + gearbox noisy

exhaust corroded/front flexi deteriorated

osr tyre perished cracking close to excess

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

excessive noise from gearbox/ clutch

exhaust system, underside and suspension all corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 71,965 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image headlight's are faded (4.1.2 (c))

Clutch hydraulic fluid is dirty

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

excessive noise from gearbox/ clutch

exhaust system, underside and suspension all corroded

front wipers poor to clear screen

power steering belt loose

Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,549 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns+os weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

front & rear brake discs corroded

osr trailing arm bush worn

osr tyre perished/cracking between tread

Pass 6 Apr 2023 68,007 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front h/lamp lenses fading & image poor

o/s/r tyre perishing near to excess

Fail 20 Mar 2023 67,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front h/lamp lenses fading & images poor

both rear tyres perishing near to excess

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded, flex pipe poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2022 66,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded, flex pipe poor condition

rattle noise centre exhaust heat shield

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,158 miles

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

front & rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,422 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,609 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2019 58,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2019 58,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 54,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,079 miles

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

front brake pads approx 2/3rd worn

wipers poor

Fail 16 Mar 2017 50,079 miles

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

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

front brake pads approx 2/3rd worn

wipers poor

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,511 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,511 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,776 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,925 miles

Front wiper blades slightly poor

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,923 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 16,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,069 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 UGU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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