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GJ06 YFW

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,357 mi
Last recorded63,357 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 YFW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front door accident damage

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))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 63,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front door accident damage

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 63,287 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 63,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 62,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (175/70t14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 62,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (175/70t14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

all four tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,326 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,616 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,627 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,717 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake disc rusting inner face

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,598 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake disc rusting inner face

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,004 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,004 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 23,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,516 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 YFW is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

GJ06 YFW is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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