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DN55 DZM

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,767 mi
Last recorded122,767 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,767 miles

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

fuel tank sign of leak

Fail 22 Aug 2017 122,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank sign of leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 117,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides just on limits (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank has a stain

Pass 24 Aug 2015 111,005 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbones rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank wet

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 111,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbones rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank wet

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 102,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

stain on fuel tank

Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,835 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

stain on fuel tank

Pass 31 Aug 2013 93,830 miles

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

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

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

os wiper poor

Pass 27 Aug 2012 85,323 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 75,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,927 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 64,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,926 miles

front discs pitted

nearside front wiper blade split

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,881 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,261 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,430 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 DZM is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN55 DZM, 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 DN55 DZM registered?

DN55 DZM is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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The MOT history for DN55 DZM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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