2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

908 MOT tests in 2024. 49.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.6%
Failed or needed repairs50.4%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 908 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    63 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.2%
  2. Suspension28.6%
  3. Brakes28.1%
  4. Steering13.7%
  5. Tyres10.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  7. Body & chassis5.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 49.6% of 2006 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 908 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).