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GJ56 BTX

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,566 mi
Last recorded97,566 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BTX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2015 80,636 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 80,635 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,074 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,388 miles

High level lamp not working.

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 65,320 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

EML on.

High level lamp not working.

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,937 miles

Airbag lamp on.

Both front tyres have wear on edges. Advise swap to rear.

High level lamp not working.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,937 miles

Airbag lamp on.

Both front tyres have wear on edges. Advise swap to rear.

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

High level lamp not working.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 May 2011 41,947 miles

High level lamp not working.

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking.

Fail 3 May 2011 41,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

High level lamp not working.

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,214 miles

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

High level lamp not working.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 36,158 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

High level lamp not working.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,084 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 27,084 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BTX is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol 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 GJ56 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

GJ56 BTX is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is GJ56 BTX safe to buy?

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