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LA56 KTF

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,688 mi
Last recorded142,688 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 142,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 142,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine boost leak (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 123,572 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 123,572 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 110,688 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 110,656 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,411 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,363 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 91,363 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,688 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,938 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 70,938 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,230 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,427 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 45,427 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 32,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R Brake disc badly pitted/corroded on inner

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R Brake disc badly pitted/corroded on inner

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 KTF is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LA56 KTF, 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 KTF registered?

LA56 KTF is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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