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CU56 DGY

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,794 mi
Last recorded82,794 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 DGY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 82,794 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front tyre perished

Fail 25 Nov 2025 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2024 81,188 miles

nearside front brake binding

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front outer cv gaiter inner clip loose

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,229 miles

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

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 77,395 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 77,395 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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,433 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,539 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 64,536 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around n/s/f lower arm foreward mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,522 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 60,520 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 52,406 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,956 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 46,956 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,928 miles

items removed from view

Fail 25 Nov 2015 40,928 miles

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

items removed from view

Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,501 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,666 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,606 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 25,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,476 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2010 17,319 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 13,279 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 13,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 DGY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CU56 DGY, 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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CU56 DGY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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