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FE06 ZVG

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,432 mi
Last recorded75,432 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 ZVG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 75,432 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 73,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 71,863 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 70,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,853 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,735 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 64,100 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 64,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 62,165 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,288 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,785 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc's corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,362 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,963 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 44,963 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,050 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,486 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,891 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,873 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,186 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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FE06 ZVG is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

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

Is FE06 ZVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 ZVG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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