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BU56 DNE

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,416 mi
Last recorded45,416 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 DNE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 45,416 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,782 miles

Handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2023 40,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 28 Oct 2023 40,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Oct 2022 37,570 miles

F/Discs corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 1 Nov 2021 35,023 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 32,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 29,295 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 23,563 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 17,169 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 17,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 11,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 10,889 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 10,316 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 9,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 8,887 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 7,722 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2011 6,718 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 5,231 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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BU56 DNE is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU56 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU56 DNE registered?

BU56 DNE is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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