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KR06 DZC

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,756 mi
Last recorded194,756 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 DZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 194,756 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RENEW (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 194,751 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RENEW (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 189,824 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 189,814 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 187,817 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH

Fail 18 Oct 2021 187,817 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 187,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 185,833 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 183,786 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 178,200 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 178,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 168,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 168,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 157,809 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 15 Apr 2014 147,023 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 136,411 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 126,555 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 115,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 103,470 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,431 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

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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KR06 DZC is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR06 DZC, 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 KR06 DZC registered?

KR06 DZC is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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