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FN56 KGZ

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,327 mi
Last recorded108,327 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 KGZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just met min effort advise to brake service

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose and seam very rusty appears damp but not leaking? (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 104,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,497 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 97,495 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,035 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 89,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,907 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,044 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,044 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,322 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 59,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,253 miles

23% rear brake application

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Jan 2013 47,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

23% rear brake application

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Feb 2012 37,517 miles

24% rear brake application

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,517 miles

24% rear brake application

Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,222 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,188 miles

small stone chip in windscreen outside of zone A

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 KGZ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN56 KGZ, 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 FN56 KGZ registered?

FN56 KGZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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