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KW55 UKP

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 UKP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 119,521 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 119,457 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 12,614 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 12,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 104,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm Heavy Wear Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,320 miles

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

Oil leak

slight brake bind on off side front wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,482 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,455 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,318 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 70,303 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,332 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 59,297 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,547 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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KW55 UKP is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KW55 UKP, 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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KW55 UKP is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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