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FG06 XXT

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XXT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 82,396 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 82,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 80,316 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 80,316 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 79,038 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 79,038 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,573 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,825 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 74,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,730 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 72,730 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,669 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2020 70,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,589 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 63,589 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 57,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 57,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,403 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 54,403 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,193 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,857 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,803 miles

offside/front/tyre/worn/on/inner/edge

Fail 29 Mar 2012 39,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,911 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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FG06 XXT is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FG06 XXT, 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 FG06 XXT registered?

FG06 XXT is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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