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FG56 RVA

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,093 mi
Last recorded59,093 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 RVA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 59,093 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 56,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 49,478 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,832 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 45,832 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,337 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,102 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 42,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 35,847 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,941 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,281 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 28,274 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,548 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 25,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre perished in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre perished in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,834 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,504 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2011 8,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2011 8,582 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 3,905 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 2,038 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2009 2,038 miles

front number plate cracked

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 RVA is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FG56 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

FG56 RVA is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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