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BX56 FHY

2006 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

356,706 mi
Last recorded356,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 356,706 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 356,705 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 348,135 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 338,560 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 338,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 332,646 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 322,304 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres slightly worn inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2015 307,297 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 307,297 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 292,966 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 271,369 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 240,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 240,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 213,937 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 190,567 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 190,567 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 150,643 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 150,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BX56 FHY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BX56 FHY, 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 BX56 FHY registered?

BX56 FHY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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