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FH56 EJV

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 EJV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,783 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

off side front tyre flat

Pass 26 Mar 2025 78,199 miles

both rear shockers rusty

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 74,022 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,428 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 66,923 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2021 63,859 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 63,859 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 62,014 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2020 62,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,930 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 54,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,557 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,297 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 35,838 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,838 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,575 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 27,987 miles

noise rear brakes

Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,983 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 21,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 21,436 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,212 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2009 13,233 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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FH56 EJV is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FH56 EJV, 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 FH56 EJV registered?

FH56 EJV is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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