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DA55 JFK

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,249 mi
Last recorded103,249 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 JFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front slight oil leak engine

Front subframe in a rusty condition

Offside Front slight oil weep on power steering pipe to rack

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 15 Aug 2022 103,249 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front slight oil leak engine

Front subframe in a rusty condition

Offside Front slight oil weep on power steering pipe to rack

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,760 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,313 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 96,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp continuously illuminated (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,544 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 88,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,909 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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 Rear Slight bind on brakes

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 80,718 miles

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

Both rear inner sills corroded

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 Rear Slight bind on brakes

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,748 miles

Offside Rear tyres crack on side wool and face

Fail 25 Jun 2016 70,711 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush track road end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush track road end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyres crack on side wool and face

Fail 20 Jun 2015 65,448 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,448 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,561 miles

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

condensor heavily deteriorated

intercooler damp at bottom

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,412 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,025 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 46,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 46,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,178 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 JFK 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 66.7%.

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 JFK, 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 DA55 JFK registered?

DA55 JFK is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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