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DS06 ACJ

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,354 mi
Last recorded55,354 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 ACJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,354 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 55,354 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 55,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,921 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion

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

rear subrame surface corrision

Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 39,583 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,289 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 36,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,739 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 32,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,154 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 28,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,289 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 19,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,536 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,923 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,355 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,077 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 11,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 4,464 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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DS06 ACJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS06 ACJ, 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 DS06 ACJ registered?

DS06 ACJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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