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DA55 JEU

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,122 mi
Last recorded135,122 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 JEU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 135,122 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 126,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 126,525 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 124,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,949 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 114,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,101 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 103,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,587 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 94,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,842 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,386 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 76,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,705 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are getting low on the edges

Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are getting low on the edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,679 miles

front number plate is cracked but still readable

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,979 miles

front number plate is cracked, but still readable

Fail 3 Oct 2012 52,825 miles

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

front number plate is cracked, but still readable

Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,303 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,861 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 38,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,056 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,576 miles

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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DA55 JEU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DA55 JEU, 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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DA55 JEU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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