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FE56 UGH

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,339 mi
Last recorded169,339 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 UGH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 169,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 165,076 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 160,454 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 154,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 154,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 150,734 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 148,884 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 144,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 130,560 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 118,443 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 103,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 90,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,537 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 73,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 61,114 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

unable to carry out full inspection of N/S/R seat belt due to childseat fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,114 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of N/S/R seat belt due to childseat fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2011 48,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,701 miles

Front discs corrodied

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

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

Oil leak

Rear discs corrodied

Fail 3 Sep 2010 37,701 miles

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

Front discs corrodied

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

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

Oil leak

Rear discs corrodied

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,965 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 29,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FE56 UGH is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE56 UGH, 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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What year was FE56 UGH registered?

FE56 UGH is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is FE56 UGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 UGH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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