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DU06 HOA

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,476 mi
Last recorded133,476 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 HOA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 133,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 9 Aug 2023 133,071 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 corners have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi poor

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides require a polish but beam image unaffected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 132,612 miles

Exhaust front flexi poor

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides need a polish (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have surface corroison (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 131,438 miles

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

noise on engine

Fail 24 Mar 2021 131,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

noise on engine

Pass 24 Mar 2020 130,158 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 130,158 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,136 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 123,723 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 114,729 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 114,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,734 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 97,740 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,525 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,190 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,275 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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DU06 HOA 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 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 DU06 HOA, 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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DU06 HOA is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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