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LA56 KTE

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,752 mi
Last recorded100,752 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 KTE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 100,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 100,737 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side in-boarded (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolts to the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,125 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 90,085 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 79,130 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 79,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorating (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing going out of shape to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread edges, worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre out of shape to inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,593 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,332 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,678 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 61,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,696 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,685 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,490 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,213 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 41,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,276 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 31,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,355 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 KTE is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

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

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