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FG06 ZSW

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,030 mi
Last recorded83,030 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,030 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear o/s n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 May 2018 77,280 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 70,121 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 70,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 May 2016 65,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism is very slow

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on edges

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,895 miles

both rear brake disc's corroded on inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear brake disc's corroded on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,718 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded will require changing when pads renewed servicable at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,445 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 40,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 35,198 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,674 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 ZSW is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FG06 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

FG06 ZSW is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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