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FH55 FJC

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,673 mi
Last recorded87,673 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 FJC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 87,673 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 87,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 72,386 miles

advise underside of vehicle suspension and brake components covered in mud

Fail 19 Dec 2016 72,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (d) bush excessive play and knocking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ) bush excessive play and knocking (2.4.G.2)

advise underside of vehicle suspension and brake components covered in mud

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,521 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll link bars slight play ( recommend replacement )

advise o/s/f wishbone front bush starting to deteriorate

advise underside of vehicle covered in mud front and rear suspension and brake components

Fail 14 Dec 2015 60,521 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll link bars slight play ( recommend replacement )

advise o/s/f wishbone front bush starting to deteriorate

advise underside of vehicle covered in mud front and rear suspension and brake components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,397 miles

(advise) o/s/r brake disc inner surface heavily worn and scored 20 percent disc surface left ( highly recccomeend rear discs and pads )

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,738 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 47,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,186 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,065 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 34,065 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,205 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 23,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brakes has slight restricted free movement

Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FJC is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH55 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

FH55 FJC is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is FH55 FJC safe to buy?

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