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DS06 PBZ

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,452 mi
Last recorded19,452 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 19,452 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 17,284 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 17,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 16,964 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 16,964 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 16,665 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 16,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 15,792 miles

Offside door mirror body minor damage

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,398 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror cover repaired with tape

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Jul 2019 15,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged target ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror cover repaired with tape

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,425 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror repaired with tape

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,498 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 13,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 14 Jul 2016 12,555 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 10,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 9,764 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 6,904 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 5,614 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 PBZ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DS06 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

DS06 PBZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is DS06 PBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 PBZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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