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DE06 YLZ

2006 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,257 mi
Last recorded28,257 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YLZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 28,257 miles

Under body & suspension components coated in underseal

Fail 9 Dec 2025 28,257 miles

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

Under body & suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 13 Nov 2024 22,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 21,082 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 21,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 16yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 16yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 20,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 20,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 19,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 19,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 18,988 miles

Front Lower steering rack metal pipes rusting slightly

Pass 25 May 2016 18,329 miles

Nearside Front side wall cracking slightly and on 3mm

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 17,593 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

o/s/r disc slight scored

Pass 26 May 2014 16,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 15,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 14,533 miles

Front wipers smeering screen

Pass 25 May 2011 13,014 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 11,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 9,576 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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DE06 YLZ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLZ, 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 DE06 YLZ registered?

DE06 YLZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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