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DF55 CMX

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,882 mi
Last recorded69,882 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 CMX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 69,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 53,856 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 53,856 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 52,224 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 52,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 49,998 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 49,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,151 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 47,652 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 47,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,524 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,918 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,230 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,053 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,603 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,772 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,739 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,587 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,857 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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DF55 CMX is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DF55 CMX, 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 DF55 CMX registered?

DF55 CMX is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is DF55 CMX safe to buy?

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