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DN06 DCV

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,618 mi
Last recorded66,618 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 DCV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 66,618 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 62,572 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe Slightly Damage (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 60,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 60,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,963 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 54,901 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 54,901 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,987 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,831 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 41,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,843 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,078 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 37,077 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,552 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,443 miles

rear tyres perished/age cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2014 32,410 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres perished/age cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,706 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 28,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 23,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,435 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,208 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,179 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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DN06 DCV is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN06 DCV, 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 DN06 DCV registered?

DN06 DCV is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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