KIA RIO AF56UAM has 23 MOTs

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This 2006 KIA RIO has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 134,044 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 13:18.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 2nd March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

AF56UAM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND MARCH 2027134,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2026133,975 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20252ND MARCH 2026129,159 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Damage To Rear Bumper
  2. ADVISORY - Knocking And Banging When Driving But Cannot Detect Using Mot Procedure
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20242ND MARCH 2025123,882 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2024123,877 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20232ND MARCH 2024120,759 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST MARCH 20222ND MARCH 2023112,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2022112,366 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20212ND MARCH 2022102,776 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20202ND MARCH 202194,948 MI
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 202094,947 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND MARCH 20192ND MARCH 2020867,228 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Slightly Misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20182ND MARCH 201978,083 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED3RD MARCH 201878,083 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  5. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201716TH FEBRUARY 201868,243 MI
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201616TH FEBRUARY 201758,045 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED22ND JANUARY 201658,045 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. PRS - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Insecure (2.2.d.2d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201516TH FEBRUARY 201651,342 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Near/side Front Wiper Blade Split
  2. USER ENTERED - Spare Tyre Flat
  3. USER ENTERED - Coolent Level Low
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20131ST SEPTEMBER 201439,664 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20121ST SEPTEMBER 201334,371 MI
PASSED25TH AUGUST 20111ST SEPTEMBER 201229,283 MI
PASSED23RD AUGUST 20101ST SEPTEMBER 201122,901 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 20091ST SEPTEMBER 201015,621 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AF56UAM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

AF56UAM MOT Comments

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AF56UAM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 134,044 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,702 miles

AF56UAM FAQs

This Kia Rio with registration AF56UAM was manufactured on Friday 1st September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 134,044 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 6,702 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Kia Rio beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AF56UAM has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Rio has had 33 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 20 Major, 3 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Rio is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does AF56UAM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 AF56UAM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AF56UAM Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 AF56UAM does have Tax. Read more

When does AF56UAM Tax expire?

The current Tax for AF56UAM will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AF56UAM MOT expire?

The current MOT for AF56UAM will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 2nd March 2027. Read more

When did AF56UAM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AF56UAM was on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 13:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AF56UAM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for AF56UAM we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AF56UAM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for AF56UAM we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AF56UAM?

AF56UAM is registered as a 2006 Kia Rio. Read more

How many miles has AF56UAM done?

The odometer reading for AF56UAM at the last MOT in February 2026 was 134,044 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,702 miles per year. Read more

How old is AF56UAM?

The vehicle AF56UAM was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st September 2006. Read more

What colour is AF56UAM?

The official colour of AF56UAM is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AF56UAM have?

AF56UAM has a 1.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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