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KS06 ZDL

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,113 mi
Last recorded109,113 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 ZDL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,113 miles

brake pipes coated in places restricting inspection

corrosion to nearside front ABS ring

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components/sub-frames

some perishing to rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2021 106,695 miles

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components and front sub-frame

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 23 Mar 2021 106,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components and front sub-frame

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch fault

Fail 28 Mar 2019 97,615 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch fault

high level stop lamp not working/connected

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,840 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin on edges

Nearside Rear tyre has wear and deterioration

engine oil level low

Fail 27 Mar 2018 91,840 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre has wear and deterioration

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,800 miles

engine oil level slightly low

Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,800 miles

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

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

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,828 miles

clutch heavy

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,366 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 66,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,004 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,028 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,876 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,030 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,650 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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KS06 ZDL 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 73.7%.

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 KS06 ZDL, 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 KS06 ZDL registered?

KS06 ZDL is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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