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DG56 NNJ

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,567 mi
Last recorded123,567 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 123,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 123,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,610 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Clutch (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

front subframe and rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 108,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF/OSF/OSR (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Clutch (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

front subframe and rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2015 100,742 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 100,742 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 95,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2014 95,558 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,836 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine has oil leaks

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm on inner edge

slight corrosion on exhaust flanges

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,171 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

no clear veiw to the rear brake pads

osf wiper split

Fail 12 Jan 2012 84,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

no clear veiw to the rear brake pads

osf wiper split

Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,876 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 62,588 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 NNJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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