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KX06 YZC

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,293 mi
Last recorded50,293 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 YZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 50,293 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 47,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 44,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 22,201 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 22,201 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 15,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Apr 2021 15,894 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,136 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 15,136 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 147,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wet test

Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,032 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Pass 15 Mar 2017 13,572 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 13,143 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wing mirrors loose

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 13,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wing mirrors loose

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating cracks appearing between tread blocks

Fail 17 Mar 2015 12,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating cracks appearing between tread blocks

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,320 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking and worn inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 10,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,728 miles

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,780 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 4,839 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 2,939 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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KX06 YZC is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KX06 YZC, 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 KX06 YZC registered?

KX06 YZC is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is KX06 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX06 YZC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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