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FA06 VAU

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,879 mi
Last recorded121,879 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 VAU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,879 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shrouds detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 118,553 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Washer jet blocked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight under body corrosion all under areas inc rear inner sills

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 102,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE WEAR 175-70-14 T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE WEAR 175-70-14 T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 94,470 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 94,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,063 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 86,062 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 78,399 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 78,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brakes holding on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,592 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,029 miles

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,888 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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FA06 VAU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FA06 VAU, 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 FA06 VAU registered?

FA06 VAU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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