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DG06 KYC

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,359 mi
Last recorded107,359 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 KYC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2025 107,359 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged insercure (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 91,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and flanges in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

engine oil sump corroded

front and rear suspension components heavy corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread

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

corrosion front and rear suspension components

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2021 88,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread

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

corrosion front and rear suspension components

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,250 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake pipe across bulkhead badly fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

corrosion front and rear suspension components

front and rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

some corrosion power steering pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 78,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 73,726 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 73,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,048 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 62,185 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,635 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,423 miles

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

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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DG06 KYC is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG06 KYC, 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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DG06 KYC is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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