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FN56 KFY

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,937 mi
Last recorded124,937 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 KFY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 124,937 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 124,934 miles

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned nut lose (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 121,178 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2023 121,167 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2022 119,170 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 115,740 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Cross member corroded

Rear Beam corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 114,106 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,575 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,421 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 76,364 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,364 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,686 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 53,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,700 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 33,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

one out of three washer jets works at nearside

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,428 miles

rear wiper blade torn

one out of three washer jets works at nearside

Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,915 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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FN56 KFY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FN56 KFY, 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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FN56 KFY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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