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FD56 VAV

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,854 mi
Last recorded95,854 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 95,854 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,254 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 86,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,424 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 79,424 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,551 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 53,999 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

slight brake pedal travel

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,917 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,925 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,870 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 11,839 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 VAV is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD56 VAV registered?

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

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