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ET55 FKK

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,722 mi
Last recorded134,722 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 FKK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 134,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 129,870 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 124,617 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 116,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,892 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,867 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 95,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,975 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,844 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,620 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 59,619 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,081 miles

Advise:engine oil level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 45,081 miles

Advise:engine oil level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,253 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 12,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 10,456 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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ET55 FKK is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red 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 ET55 FKK, 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 ET55 FKK registered?

ET55 FKK is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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