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GJ56 BTU

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,566 mi
Last recorded116,566 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BTU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 116,566 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 116,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 99,990 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,900 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 80,900 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,563 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 63,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,524 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 46,524 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GJ56 BTU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJ56 BTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ56 BTU registered?

GJ56 BTU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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