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GJ56 EKY

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,486 mi
Last recorded116,486 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 EKY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 116,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 114,348 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 113,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,513 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,621 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,596 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,932 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,395 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 60,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,221 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN HEAVY ON INSIDE EDGE TREAD NOT CUT AS DEEP AS MAIN PART OF TYRE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 EKY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ56 EKY, 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 EKY registered?

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

Is GJ56 EKY safe to buy?

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