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BV06 FSK

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,476 mi
Last recorded143,476 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FSK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 143,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 143,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 129,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 116,844 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 116,844 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 107,402 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2022 107,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 95,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 84,743 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 81,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,081 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 74,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2017 62,482 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 62,482 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 43,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 31,331 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,331 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,292 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wheel nuts are not visable

Fail 2 Sep 2014 26,250 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,348 miles

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

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,136 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 15,556 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 15,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,798 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 12,788 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,464 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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BV06 FSK is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV06 FSK, 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 BV06 FSK registered?

BV06 FSK is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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