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FL06 BLX

2006 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,106 mi
Last recorded108,106 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 BLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,106 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lettering faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 108,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lettering faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 105,100 miles

Front wipers deteriated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer corner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack where unions are. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,739 miles

Exhaust flexi section starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,361 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,893 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 88,893 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,817 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 80,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,920 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 72,920 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 67,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,443 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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FL06 BLX is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FL06 BLX, 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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FL06 BLX is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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