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FN56 KHJ

2006 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,009 mi
Last recorded90,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 KHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 90,009 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both flashing (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' offside sun visor (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear accident damage

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,769 miles

Oil leak

accident damage to offside rear quarter

Fail 6 Aug 2015 76,540 miles

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

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

Oil leak

accident damage to offside rear quarter

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,812 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal travel attention soon

Fail 26 Aug 2014 60,800 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal travel attention soon

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,267 miles

accident damage to o/s/r panel

Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,579 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r panel accident damage but safe

Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,700 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,926 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 15,865 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,865 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 KHJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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