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FG56 XVF

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,623 mi
Last recorded110,623 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 XVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 110,623 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened c/ w some attached components (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: forward most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded ALL front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 4 Nov 2017 109,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre is directional (4.1.D.1f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components: slightly (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 29 Oct 2016 100,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,099 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,158 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,880 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,026 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 52,026 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,551 miles

front brake imbalance 12%

Fail 5 Oct 2009 40,551 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake imbalance 12%

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 XVF is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

FG56 XVF is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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