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FG06 YYJ

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,504 mi
Last recorded124,504 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 YYJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 124,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,121 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 115,121 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,977 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 94,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,596 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,603 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,611 miles

N/S/R tyre 4.0mm tread+worn on inner & outer shoulders

O/S/R tyre 3.0mm tread+worn on outer shoulder

Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,945 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,365 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,639 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 42,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,440 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 27,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,406 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 YYJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

FG06 YYJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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