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HJ06 NLU

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,364 mi
Last recorded113,364 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 NLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 113,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 113,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,233 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,758 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,427 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,153 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,845 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,150 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,146 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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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HJ06 NLU 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 HJ06 NLU, 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 HJ06 NLU registered?

HJ06 NLU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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