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LA06 RJZ

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,172 mi
Last recorded174,172 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 RJZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 174,172 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 170,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear (slight position lamp damage)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 170,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear (slight position lamp damage)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 150,033 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

towing bar ball obscuring rear fog light view

Pass 24 Mar 2017 139,238 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

both front lower suspension arm frontward bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2017 139,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both front lower suspension arm frontward bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2016 133,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 128,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 126,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 120,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,549 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 100,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,428 miles

Advise if tow bar assembly not being used, remove towing ball so that rear fog light view is not obstructed.

Advise near side door mirror minor damage.

Advise near side front tyre, worn inside edge.

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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LA06 RJZ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LA06 RJZ, 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 LA06 RJZ registered?

LA06 RJZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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