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FE06 BVM

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,056 mi
Last recorded91,056 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 BVM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 91,056 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 91,056 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 89,953 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 89,953 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 87,744 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 87,744 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 85,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,310 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 77,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,864 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 67,864 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,686 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,590 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 55,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,919 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2011 23,002 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 23,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,491 miles

both sides rear tyres inner and outter walls slightly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,196 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 16,196 miles

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

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

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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FE06 BVM is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FE06 BVM, 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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FE06 BVM is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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