2006 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · ST56 KYX
2006 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 136,365 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST56 KYX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/11/2022
- 136,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST56 KYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Rio (ST56 KYX) between October 2009 and November 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Axle fractured corroded (5.1.1 (a))”.
ST56 KYX Mileage History
- 20/10/200921,633 mi
- 15/10/201028,154 mi+6,521 mi
- 24/06/201132,280 mi+4,126 mi
- 30/12/201132,444 mi+164 mi
- 04/01/201232,451 mi+7 mi
- 02/01/201349,244 mi+16,793 mi
- 02/01/201349,244 mi
- 04/01/201467,643 mi+18,399 mi
- 06/01/201467,643 mi
- 10/01/201585,545 mi+17,902 mi
- 13/01/201585,644 mi+99 mi
- 13/01/201585,644 mi
- 11/01/201693,131 mi+7,487 mi
- 11/01/201693,131 mi
- 09/05/2017104,452 mi+11,321 mi
- 09/05/2017104,452 mi
- 24/04/2018109,047 mi+4,595 mi
- 08/05/2018109,047 mi
- 30/04/2019112,814 mi+3,767 mi
- 13/05/2019112,821 mi+7 mi
- 16/11/2020118,705 mi+5,884 mi
- 16/11/2020118,707 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/2021126,975 mi+8,268 mi
- 18/10/2021126,978 mi+3 mi
- 09/11/2022136,365 mi+9,387 mi
Average of roughly 8,789 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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