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KS55 VNP

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,355 mi
Last recorded145,355 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VNP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 145,355 miles

Rear springs very rusty

reg bulb holder loose

Pass 1 Mar 2021 145,122 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 142,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 136,562 miles

front tyres worn / wearing on inner edges, check wheel alignment

oil / fluid around power steering pipe

strong advise offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2019 136,562 miles

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

front tyres worn / wearing on inner edges, check wheel alignment

oil / fluid around power steering pipe

strong advise offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2018 130,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

offside front wheel slight binding

Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,496 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 126,496 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 119,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe corroded to rack (2.3.2)

clutch bite low +gears diff to select

Fail 18 Dec 2015 119,087 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe corroded to rack (2.3.2)

clutch bite low +gears diff to select

Pass 13 Nov 2014 114,925 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 114,925 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 110,407 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 110,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

clutch bite low +diff to select reverse

Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,053 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 100,053 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bodywork damage n.s

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear veiw mirror missing

Pass 20 Aug 2011 89,802 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,284 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2010 73,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,905 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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KS55 VNP is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KS55 VNP, 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 KS55 VNP registered?

KS55 VNP is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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