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DV06 VLB

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,138 mi
Last recorded97,138 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 VLB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 97,137 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 79,504 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,668 miles

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

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

front exhaust showing signs of corrosion in places

front tyres lightly worn edges

Pass 19 May 2014 64,183 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 56,418 miles

front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

rear tyres over half worn

Pass 11 May 2012 49,380 miles

all tyres over half worn

front pads over half worn

Pass 23 Apr 2011 39,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,404 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 VLB is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DV06 VLB, 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 DV06 VLB registered?

DV06 VLB is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is DV06 VLB safe to buy?

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