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FN06 TZH

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 TZH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 114,008 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,389 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,398 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush excessive wear and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,176 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2017 83,172 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pump to steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,200 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 75,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,871 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,559 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 60,559 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,510 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,804 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,512 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,734 miles

nearside rear and offside rear shockabsorbers showing slight signs of dampness

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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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FN06 TZH is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FN06 TZH, 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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FN06 TZH is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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