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DN55 BVH

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 BVH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 94,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 23 Dec 2024 94,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 18 Dec 2023 87,946 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted/deformed. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 87,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted/deformed. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 79,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2021 69,583 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,041 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,760 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,264 miles

Parking brake grabbing on the N/S

Fail 15 Nov 2018 60,255 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,273 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded slight damp (2.3.2)

abs rings on front corroded

fuel pump slight damp

seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,648 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 38,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,733 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,918 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,788 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inside face but not affecting brake performance

Pass 5 Jan 2010 15,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 10,659 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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DN55 BVH is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DN55 BVH, 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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DN55 BVH is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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