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HT55 BVZ

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,183 mi
Last recorded156,183 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT55 BVZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 156,183 miles

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

rear n/s and o/s brake discs working area pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 155,707 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush excessive play in both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers dont work (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corrded (3.6.B.2c)

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked both front c.v boots perished (2.5.C.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disks corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 143,957 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 143,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 131,236 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Jan 2013 120,205 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 120,007 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,562 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 110,306 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2011 98,347 miles

clutch bearing and plate noisey and bites low

nearside door mirror backing cover damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2011 98,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

nearside door mirror damaged clutch bearing and plate noisy and bites low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,993 miles

front brake discs showing wear on faces

nearside front anti roll bar link ball socket has movement

rear brake discs showing wear and pitting on faces

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,703 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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HT55 BVZ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HT55 BVZ, 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 HT55 BVZ registered?

HT55 BVZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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