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DV06 EXS

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,028 mi
Last recorded156,028 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 EXS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2022 156,028 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose at mounting points (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective bush splitting away ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 149,451 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 149,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 144,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 140,101 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,169 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 129,467 miles

Rear Upper high level brake light in/op

Fail 15 Jan 2016 129,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Upper high level brake light in/op

Pass 2 Jan 2015 122,251 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Dec 2014 122,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2014 117,205 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slighty

Fail 28 Jan 2014 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 20 Dec 2012 102,943 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,623 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,897 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 76,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,497 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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DV06 EXS is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV06 EXS, 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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DV06 EXS is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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