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DG56 DWU

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,070 mi
Last recorded83,070 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DWU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,070 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH SLIGHT WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH OVER HALF WAY DETACHED FROM ITS BONDING ADVISE CHANGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 83,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH SLIGHT WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH OVER HALF WAY DETACHED FROM ITS BONDING ADVISE CHANGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,498 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 68,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,098 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 62,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits pre cat (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,933 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,237 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,999 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,324 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,606 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,706 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 18,704 miles

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

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

front wheels require tracking

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 DWU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

DG56 DWU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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