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DX06 XMJ

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,526 mi
Last recorded32,526 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 XMJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,526 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,744 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 30,744 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,352 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2013 27,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,306 miles

rear discs rusting on inner face

Fail 18 Jul 2012 24,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear discs rusting on inner face

Fail 27 Jul 2011 21,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,403 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 17,403 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,184 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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DX06 XMJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DX06 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX06 XMJ registered?

DX06 XMJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 August 2006.

Is DX06 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX06 XMJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX06 XMJ have outstanding finance?

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