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FA06 VBP

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,086 mi
Last recorded142,086 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 142,086 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 140,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 135,260 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 122,802 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 122,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 99,057 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2014 83,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 69,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,028 miles

n/sf and o/s/f drop link rods noise/worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,269 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,608 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 32,553 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 VBP is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

FA06 VBP is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 August 2006.

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