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DG56 HMJ

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,865 mi
Last recorded95,865 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 HMJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,865 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 95,865 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 84,132 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subrame corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 83,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subrame corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 31 Mar 2019 80,863 miles

front brake discs corroded inside surface

front number plate deterioated

full under body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,907 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear disc pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,266 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,497 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,355 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 53,355 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear wiper torn

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,761 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,781 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,184 miles

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

Offside rear disc is pitted on the inside face.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,002 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,412 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 HMJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG56 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

DG56 HMJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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