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DE56 RUJ

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,687 mi
Last recorded87,687 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RUJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,687 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 87,681 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,895 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 78,895 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brakes slightly binding

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2017 67,557 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN REAR DISCS AND PADS WORN SLIGHT BIND OS REAR BRAKE OIL LEAK FROM LOWER TURBO PIPE FRONT ABS RINGS CORRODED

Fail 22 Jun 2017 67,577 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN REAR DISCS AND PADS WORN SLIGHT BIND OS REAR BRAKE OIL LEAK FROM LOWER TURBO PIPE FRONT ABS RINGS CORRODED

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 61,569 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,337 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 38,214 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 38,205 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 24,711 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,500 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 19,078 miles

front n/s/front inner edge of tyre wearing as tracking is out

Pass 10 Dec 2010 15,978 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 12,660 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 12,660 miles

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

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

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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DE56 RUJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE56 RUJ, 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 DE56 RUJ registered?

DE56 RUJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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