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DA06 VEU

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,704 mi
Last recorded135,704 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VEU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 135,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 135,697 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 131,937 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 131,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 126,533 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 123,563 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 123,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 118,614 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 118,591 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,415 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both registration plates worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2016 106,415 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both registration plates worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,643 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,694 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 77,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,073 miles

Rear no. plate cracked.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 45,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,806 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 38,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,587 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on outside edge may be tracking.

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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DA06 VEU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA06 VEU, 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 DA06 VEU registered?

DA06 VEU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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