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CU56 DFG

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,500 mi
Last recorded217,500 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 DFG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 217,500 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 215,807 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 215,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 210,383 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 205,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 200,235 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 200,111 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 188,088 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 188,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 171,349 miles

All coil springs has slight corrosion

Covers fitted

N/S/R Tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2017 166,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 159,355 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 142,394 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 118,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 99,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 51,833 miles

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

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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CU56 DFG is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU56 DFG, 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 CU56 DFG registered?

CU56 DFG is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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