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DE06 EJO

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,196 mi
Last recorded112,196 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 112,196 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s&n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 112,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s&n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 111,985 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminated. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heat damaged. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,971 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 103,963 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 103,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Motor Not Working (8.2.3)

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Wearing From Inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 98,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,399 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,399 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,485 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 2 Mar 2015 87,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,932 miles

clutch pedal close to floor

Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,932 miles

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

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

clutch pedal close to floor

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,493 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,753 miles

inner edge wearing at n/s front tyre

inner edge worn at o/s rear tyre

suspect rear brake pads wear

wheel trim s and part front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner edge wearing at n/s front tyre

inner edge worn at o/s rear tyre

suspect rear brake pads wear

wheel trim s and part front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,027 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight inner edge wear at n/s rear tyre and general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight inner edge wearing and slight tread cracking o/s rear tyre

wheel trims and upper engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,027 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

recom wheel allignment check

slight inner edge wear at n/s rear tyre and general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight inner edge wearing and slight tread cracking o/s rear tyre

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

wheel trims and upper engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,484 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet secondary release catch tight action

both front wiper blades deteriorated

inner edge worn at n/s front tyre

inner edges wearing at o/s front and n/s rear tyres

recom wheel allignment check

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

imbalance at rear brakes during rbt test ok on road

number plate lamps slight dull

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre have inner tread wear suggext wheel alignment check

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 EJO is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJO, 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 EJO is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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