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GJ56 YGG

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,220 mi
Last recorded68,220 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,220 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 65,002 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,235 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 59,330 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 56,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,022 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,480 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2013 29,980 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 25,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,147 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 21,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,208 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,778 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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GJ56 YGG is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YGG, 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 GJ56 YGG registered?

GJ56 YGG is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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