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DY56 WFM

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,157 mi
Last recorded145,157 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 WFM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 145,157 miles

Front Front subframe corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 142,728 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at swing axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 142,712 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipes are heavily corroded in clip area under pasenger seat (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at swing axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 139,708 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened is corroded and has been coated with a protective film of underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings are corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 137,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 136,135 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 136,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,105 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 124,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,518 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 113,518 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,115 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 92,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,282 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 79,304 miles

Centre Stop Lamp not working

Fail 6 May 2014 79,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

nsf tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,077 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,617 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,856 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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DY56 WFM is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DY56 WFM, 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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DY56 WFM is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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