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DN55 VZB

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 VZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 91,800 miles

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,648 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 80,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,126 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge close to showing cord

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,328 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,413 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,531 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 47,523 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 47,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,968 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 39,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,643 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 22,480 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,683 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,873 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 VZB is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DN55 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

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

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