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CN56 DTU

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,050 mi
Last recorded131,050 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 DTU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 131,050 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 131,050 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 124,176 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 124,176 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 115,238 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,582 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 106,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,603 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper worn

Fail 20 Mar 2014 98,601 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,573 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,328 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 76,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 60,462 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,462 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,509 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper split

rear wiper split

slight deteriation of front number plate

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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CN56 DTU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CN56 DTU, 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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CN56 DTU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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