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FD56 VAO

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,484 mi
Last recorded126,484 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 126,484 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened VERY THIN IN PLACES SUB FRAME VERY RUSTY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED IN TREAD LINES ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PIPES VERY THIN IN PLACES (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills various points of floor pan flakey and thin/various suspension components shockers and suspension arms corroded and thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet catch safety striker stiff reqs attention

Pass 27 Jun 2019 125,603 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various suspension components inner and outer sills and various points of floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear both rear shocker protectors lose

bonnet safety latch stiff

wipers split on ends

Fail 7 Jun 2019 125,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened thin and corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan /inner and outer sills steering and suspension componants corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet safety latch stiff

both rear shocker protectors lose

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 123,148 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,042 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 102,666 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,266 miles

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

difficult to see front brake pads

Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,266 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

difficult to see front brake pads

Pass 21 May 2013 71,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 56,281 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 40,800 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,005 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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FD56 VAO is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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