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LA56 EOD

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,551 mi
Last recorded85,551 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 EOD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 85,551 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 79,307 miles

Front Coolant low

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 79,307 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Coolant low

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 75,659 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhuast flexi-joint area (Corroded)

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 61,992 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 50,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 30,274 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 30,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 22,845 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 22,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 17,019 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 16,763 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 16,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 15,802 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 15,046 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 14,349 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 13,311 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 11,958 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 10,305 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 8,842 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 6,655 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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LA56 EOD is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LA56 EOD, 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 LA56 EOD registered?

LA56 EOD is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is LA56 EOD safe to buy?

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