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DS06 OPV

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,177 mi
Last recorded117,177 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 OPV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2019 117,177 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 110,562 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIE (7.1.2)

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPE LEAKING

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 96,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,930 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 79,929 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,281 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 65,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,180 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 40,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,622 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,595 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 OPV is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

DS06 OPV is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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