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DU56 XZB

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

51,622 mi
Last recorded51,622 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 XZB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 51,622 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Heat sheild defective (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 49,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 46,890 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 46,890 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 46,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 44,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,471 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 41,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,660 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 39,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,715 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 37,705 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,664 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,656 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 30,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,685 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 29,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear brake disc excessivly pitted

Fail 2 Feb 2010 29,676 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,676 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XZB is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DU56 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

DU56 XZB is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is DU56 XZB safe to buy?

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