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AF55 DNE

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,687 mi
Last recorded82,687 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DNE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 82,687 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 82,684 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,763 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,104 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 70,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 65,169 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 4 Jan 2019 59,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,095 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Both Rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,561 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 45,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 40,416 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow too retract

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front seat belt slow too retract

front wipers split still clears screen effectively

Pass 9 Jan 2015 34,739 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,245 miles

WET TEST

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

tyre pressures appear low or tyre radius excessive for rim width

Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,421 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 20,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 20,965 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 17,639 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 17,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,172 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,370 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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AF55 DNE is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF55 DNE, 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 AF55 DNE registered?

AF55 DNE is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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