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FH55 DKE

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,978 mi
Last recorded61,978 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 DKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,978 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,380 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 55,380 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,638 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 32,638 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

additional stop lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,926 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,801 miles

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2010 13,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 7,984 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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FH55 DKE is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FH55 DKE, 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 FH55 DKE registered?

FH55 DKE is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is FH55 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 DKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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