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HK06 DBZ

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,358 mi
Last recorded110,358 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 DBZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 110,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 91,248 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened slightly seized (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,788 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,509 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,986 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 69,984 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,132 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,135 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 43,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,635 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 17 May 2011 26,063 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 21,388 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 15,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 15,975 miles

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

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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HK06 DBZ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HK06 DBZ, 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 HK06 DBZ registered?

HK06 DBZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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