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GK56 YOW

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 YOW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,062 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 96,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,649 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,570 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,727 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,806 miles

offside reg lamp dim

Fail 24 Oct 2014 21,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside reg lamp dim

Pass 1 Nov 2013 15,312 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 9,994 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 5,004 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 1,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 606 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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GK56 YOW is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK56 YOW, 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 GK56 YOW registered?

GK56 YOW is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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