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FL56 YMK

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,479 mi
Last recorded119,479 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YMK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,479 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

under body multiple suspension components corroded but not effecting the strength or showing projection

Fail 21 Jan 2023 119,406 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

under body multiple suspension components corroded but not effecting the strength or showing projection

Pass 13 Jan 2022 111,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,928 miles

Fuel Tank damp but no sign of leaking

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 123,669 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 sections of main brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps aim high. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Slight imbalance in rear brakes, suspect seized slider.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 121,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,055 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,608 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement started to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has nail in unrepairable position (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

clutch bite point low and difficult to select reverse

exhaust mid to rear corroded on joint

oil low

Fail 22 Sep 2016 108,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement started to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has nail in unrepairable position (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

clutch bite point low and difficult to select reverse

exhaust mid to rear corroded on joint

high level brake light inop

oil low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch bite point low

high level stop lamp inop

nail in nsr tyre

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 97,314 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch bite point low

high level stop lamp inop

nail in nsr tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil on min

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2014 87,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil on min

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,366 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 66,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,282 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,889 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,039 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 33,039 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

oil leaking from the sump.

coolant leaking from water pump area.

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 YMK is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FL56 YMK, 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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FL56 YMK is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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