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DE55 UZJ

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,132 mi
Last recorded162,132 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 162,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 160,644 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort service brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal grinding on disc (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 155,693 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2014 116,593 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 89,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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)

Offside front door mirror casing damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside front door mirror casing damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,321 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 79,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 70,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,469 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,952 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 54,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,280 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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DE55 UZJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE55 UZJ, 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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DE55 UZJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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