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FE06 ZUC

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,372 mi
Last recorded63,372 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 ZUC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 63,372 miles

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

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

Suspension components have corrosion and front subframe

Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 54,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,044 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 51,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,391 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,203 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 42,201 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 38,212 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,234 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,835 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,476 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 10,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,456 miles

cut in n.s.r. tyre (no cords)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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FE06 ZUC 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 89.5%.

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 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 FE06 ZUC, 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 FE06 ZUC registered?

FE06 ZUC is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is FE06 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 ZUC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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