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FD56 VAK

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,560 mi
Last recorded133,560 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 VAK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 133,560 miles

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

Rear silencer deterioated

Fail 16 Jan 2023 133,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear silencer deterioated

Pass 3 Feb 2022 124,404 miles

corrosion to front subframe

Fail 21 Jan 2022 124,218 miles

Fuel tank leaking due to corrosion (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to front subframe

Pass 22 Jan 2021 114,166 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to front sub-frame

Pass 16 Jan 2020 105,401 miles

corrosion to front subframe

surface corrosion to most under floor components

Fail 16 Jan 2020 105,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front subframe

surface corrosion to most under floor components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,109 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front sub-frame

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,370 miles

corrosion to front subframe

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,963 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 63,715 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

bonnet cable appears to be streched

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to PAS pipe

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

rear brake brake discs are badly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 53,411 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

bonnet cable appears to be streched

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to PAS pipe

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

rear brake brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush separating

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2012 24,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear brake disc's

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,230 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front suspension

engine cover fitted

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 16,623 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)

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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FD56 VAK is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver 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 FD56 VAK, 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 FD56 VAK registered?

FD56 VAK is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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