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BU56 DPF

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,916 mi
Last recorded78,916 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 DPF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 78,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 78,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High Level Middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 67,488 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,497 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,015 miles

Central Rear high level brake light not working

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 36,763 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Jan 2017 35,611 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 35,611 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,622 miles

front and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 27,075 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,583 miles

nearside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,655 miles

Nearside front seat belt retract mechanism weak

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,945 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,407 miles

n.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

o.s.f tyre worn on inner egde and just legal at time of test recomend replace asap

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 DPF is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DPF, 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 BU56 DPF registered?

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

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