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DN06 NDG

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,669 mi
Last recorded72,669 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 NDG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2023 72,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,141 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

poor image on o/s headlamp

Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 71,853 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,494 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

advise power steering pump drive belt loos/ may require adjustment

Fail 24 Jul 2020 71,492 miles

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

advise offside rear wheel bearing not tested.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,952 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,614 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside mirror insecure

number plate lights dim

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2018 69,613 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside mirror insecure

number plate lights dim

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,163 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside mirror insecure

both number plate lights dim

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,265 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,511 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 64,479 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

n/s wiper blade not clearing winscreen very well

n/s/r tyre low on pressure and has a screw in it

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,507 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 46,993 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,911 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,843 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 15,843 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 NDG is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN06 NDG, 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 NDG registered?

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

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