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FG56 LMM

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,543 mi
Last recorded157,543 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LMM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 157,543 miles

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

Nearside Front screen washer low

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 157,541 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front screen washer low

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 150,051 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN

Fail 29 Jun 2017 150,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TYRES WORN

Pass 14 Jul 2016 140,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,705 miles

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

Oil leak

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

clutch fluid low

coolant level low

Fail 20 Jul 2015 132,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

clutch fluid low

coolant level low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 123,144 miles

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

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 7 Jul 2014 123,144 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 7 Jul 2013 115,266 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2013 115,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,501 miles

too clean for emissions test

Fail 9 Jul 2012 106,501 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

too clean for emissions test

Pass 16 Jul 2011 87,574 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates slightly deteriorated

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak from rear of engine/ crankseal area

Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,485 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake disks slightly worn

Pass 18 Jul 2009 41,945 miles

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

rear wiper split

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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FG56 LMM is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG56 LMM, 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 FG56 LMM registered?

FG56 LMM is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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