2006 Kia Rio · 3,851 MOT tests
2006 Kia Rio reliability
2006 Kia Rios fail 49.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Rio years (3,851 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 49.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 88,067
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,851
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 13% of tests fail here (293% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.5%
- Suspension20.5%
- Brakes17.7%
- Steering13%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Tyres9.1%
- Body, chassis and structure5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.98%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 8.36%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.49%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.88%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.82%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.44%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.92%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.71%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Kia Rio reliable?
2006 Kia Rios fail 49.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Rio years (3,851 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.98% of tests), position lamp not working (8.36% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Kia Rio shows 88,067 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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