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DG56 DWP

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,309 mi
Last recorded48,309 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DWP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 48,309 miles

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 48,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 41,865 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 41,827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake over heating

front suspension corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2022 31,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 31,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nsf and osf. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 26,604 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 24,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 24,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 23,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,984 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 22,983 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,214 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,856 miles

O.S.F. tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres wearing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,292 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 16,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,240 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 DWP is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG56 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

DG56 DWP is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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