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EO56 DFY

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,458 mi
Last recorded130,458 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 DFY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,458 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 130,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 116,978 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 116,978 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 105,018 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 105,018 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,824 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer flange corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,691 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,445 miles

All 4 tyres wearing low on edges

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,436 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,999 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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EO56 DFY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO56 DFY, 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 EO56 DFY registered?

EO56 DFY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is EO56 DFY safe to buy?

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