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EF06 FKR

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,318 mi
Last recorded111,318 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 FKR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 111,318 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers poor

Pass 14 May 2016 102,156 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 May 2016 102,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 May 2015 92,035 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 91,864 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 82,508 miles

Both front tyres close to ware indicator

Fail 17 May 2014 82,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres close to ware indicator

Pass 4 May 2013 73,492 miles

Wipers poor

Pass 19 May 2012 61,978 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 61,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 48,454 miles

o/s/r shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,158 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,569 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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EF06 FKR is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF06 FKR, 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 EF06 FKR registered?

EF06 FKR is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is EF06 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 FKR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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