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FG56 XCH

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,790 mi
Last recorded125,790 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 XCH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 125,790 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 125,785 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Both sides. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 125,724 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,074 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,503 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside mirror casing damaged

Screen chipped

Fail 4 Sep 2019 108,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside mirror casing damaged

Screen chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,309 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 97,307 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,794 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,792 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 77,292 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,161 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,223 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 56,223 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 21 Oct 2013 50,602 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 50,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,800 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 42,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,781 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,953 miles

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

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 XCH is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XCH, 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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FG56 XCH is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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