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FH55 SNV

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,164 mi
Last recorded143,164 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 SNV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 143,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 137,091 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 137,091 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 135,051 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view crack (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 135,051 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view crack (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 121,834 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 121,685 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2014 112,423 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2014 112,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 103,892 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,702 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,536 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,536 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 45,402 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,156 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 SNV is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SNV, 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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FH55 SNV is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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