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FE56 UHJ

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 UHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,662 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 91,662 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,987 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,072 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 66,072 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper mounting bolt insecurely (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 59,331 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 59,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 14 May 2018 50,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 50,782 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 47,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 May 2016 42,368 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 42,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 37,745 miles

all 4 discs rusty on inside edges

front tyres getting low on inside edges

Pass 14 May 2014 34,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,950 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 27,696 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 27,696 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2010 24,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,264 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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FE56 UHJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

FE56 UHJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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