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HY06 VKP

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,284 mi
Last recorded55,284 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 VKP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2014 55,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,284 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,810 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,473 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,025 miles

nearside rear tyre tread very low on both edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,757 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,546 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 14,730 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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HY06 VKP is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY06 VKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY06 VKP registered?

HY06 VKP is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is HY06 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 VKP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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