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KR55 HPF

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,102 mi
Last recorded115,102 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HPF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

noise from engine

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 115,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

noise from engine

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 114,962 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front discs corroded/worn

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,443 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 111,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 107,383 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,514 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 102,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,403 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 54,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,568 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 37,105 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 37,105 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads appear low

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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KR55 HPF is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KR55 HPF, 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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KR55 HPF is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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