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KS55 VNR

2006 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VNR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 101,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,069 miles

NS Front tyre tread low / wearing on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2017 91,044 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NS Front tyre tread low / wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,803 miles

OS Rear brake a little slow to increase

Rear discs in poor condition

Top stop light in-op

Fail 31 Mar 2015 77,392 miles

Centre stop light not working

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,392 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,114 miles

Both Front & Rear brake discs in bad condition

Front & rear brakes getting for

Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both Front & Rear brake discs in bad condition

Front & rear brakes getting for

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,999 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge also close to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,192 miles

Front & rear discs in poor condition

NSF Tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,717 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,497 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 19,945 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 19,945 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 VNR is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNR, 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 KS55 VNR registered?

KS55 VNR is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is KS55 VNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 VNR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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