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DU56 WZC

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,882 mi
Last recorded115,882 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 WZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 115,882 miles

offside steering arm has slight play in inner joints

Fail 25 Feb 2019 115,880 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside steering arm has slight play in inner joints

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,685 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,016 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 94,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,542 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,553 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,285 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 84,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2011 80,860 miles

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

front brake disks worn

rear brake disks worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,838 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly faded!

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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DU56 WZC is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DU56 WZC, 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 DU56 WZC registered?

DU56 WZC is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is DU56 WZC safe to buy?

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