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FN56 KHB

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,261 mi
Last recorded51,261 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 KHB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 51,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Rear slight corrosion on rear axle beam and lower spring cups.

Fail 13 May 2026 51,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Rear slight corrosion on rear axle beam and lower spring cups.

Pass 10 May 2025 48,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 47,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 47,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 47,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 47,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 45,668 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 45,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2021 43,932 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 39,418 miles

condition of all brake discs

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

retracting mechanism of passenger front seat belt

Pass 17 Aug 2019 34,743 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake pipe to caliper twisted

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 25,908 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,138 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 23,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,326 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 22,326 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,240 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,727 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,891 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 KHB is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KHB, 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 KHB is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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