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GF06 DWN

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,166 mi
Last recorded126,166 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 DWN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 126,166 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,487 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 106,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 86,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 42,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Apr 2013 32,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,990 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 22,990 miles

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

offside wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,744 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,255 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2009 11,181 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF06 DWN is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GF06 DWN, 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 GF06 DWN registered?

GF06 DWN is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is GF06 DWN safe to buy?

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