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FA06 VAY

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

118,386 mi
Last recorded118,386 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 118,386 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear subframes rusty

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside front brake disc rusty on edge of inner face

Offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 30 Apr 2025 115,878 miles

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

Front and rear subframes rusty

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Underside rusty in places

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 24 Apr 2025 115,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front and rear subframes rusty

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Underside rusty in places

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 25 Apr 2024 112,764 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 112,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 110,834 miles

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 27 Apr 2023 110,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,447 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside rear brake disc rusty

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 1 Mar 2022 107,447 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside rear brake disc rusty

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake lever nearing the end of its travel

Fail 9 Dec 2020 105,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Park brake lever nearing the end of its travel

Pass 9 Jan 2020 104,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,851 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 102,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 99,729 miles

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

wipers poor

Fail 11 Jan 2018 99,729 miles

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

wipers poor

Pass 31 Dec 2016 94,670 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2016 94,670 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,744 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,784 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 79,784 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 70,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,322 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 60,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,712 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,712 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,637 miles

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

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 VAY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 FA06 VAY, 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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FA06 VAY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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