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DG56 DWD

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,470 mi
Last recorded136,470 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DWD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 136,470 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy

Coolant bottle empty

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 136,470 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal spongy

Coolant bottle empty

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,811 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 122,603 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,717 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from pump to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from pump to steering rack (2.3.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2016 85,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper loose/sticking out

Nearside Front inner plastic whheel arch liner broken/loose

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,665 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 72,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,405 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 56,147 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2.5mm and wearing on inner and outer edges.

Front brake pads wearing low

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

both rear tyres perrished and cracking between tread.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,147 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2.5mm and wearing on inner and outer edges.

Front brake pads wearing low

both rear tyres perrished and cracking between tread.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 52,012 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,658 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2010 33,053 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,841 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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DG56 DWD is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue 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 DG56 DWD, 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 DG56 DWD registered?

DG56 DWD is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2006.

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