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HV06 YEG

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,281 mi
Last recorded105,281 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 YEG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 105,281 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 105,270 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 105,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 102,852 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 102,852 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,870 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,907 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 67,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2015 50,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Mis-shapen

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2014 44,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Mis-shapen

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 32,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2011 12,755 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 7,398 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 3,798 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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HV06 YEG is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HV06 YEG, 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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HV06 YEG is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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