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DE06 EHH

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,823 mi
Last recorded126,823 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 EHH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2024 126,823 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 122,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 106,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance on front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre is in a poor condition and starting to become worn on the outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 104,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slight mishape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air con pump removed

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,855 miles

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

bind o/s/r

Fail 24 Nov 2020 101,549 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and excess run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

bind o/s/r

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 98,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,181 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,820 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 83,818 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,114 miles

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

slight oil leaks

Fail 20 Nov 2015 78,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight oil leaks

Fail 25 Nov 2014 72,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre caps fitted

Damage to nearside of vehicle

Front reg plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside bottom arm bush deterioated

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,813 miles

Centre caps fitted

Damage to nearside of vehicle

Front reg plate slightly damaged

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

Offside bottom arm bush deterioated

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,719 miles

centre caps

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front bottom arm front bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated and tyre starting to wear

rear discs starting to corrode

slight damage to offside rear door

slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,210 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)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges and starting to crack

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking (possibly run flat)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 57,210 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges and starting to crack

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking (possibly run flat)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 49,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all brake discs starting to wear

centre caps

o/s/f flexi hose looks wet but cannot see a leak

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,124 miles

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

all brake discs starting to wear

centre caps

o/s/f flexi hose looks wet but cannot see a leak

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,951 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 24,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DE06 EHH is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE06 EHH, 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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DE06 EHH is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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