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FL56 AOS

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,121 mi
Last recorded137,121 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 AOS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 137,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 137,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 117,600 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering slightly rough going lock to lock

Fail 19 Jun 2018 106,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering slightly rough going lock to lock

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,824 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,824 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 90,425 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,402 miles

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded and wearin thin

Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded and wearin thin

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,782 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 43,492 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,414 miles

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

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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FL56 AOS is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL56 AOS, 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 FL56 AOS registered?

FL56 AOS is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is FL56 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 AOS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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