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FP06 ECY

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,080 mi
Last recorded106,080 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 ECY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,080 miles

parking brake excessive travel

Fail 24 Feb 2022 106,080 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake excessive travel

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,131 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

battery slight movement

Fail 26 Feb 2019 71,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear mainlines (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

battery slight movement

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,595 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,473 miles

Central Brake light inop

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,417 miles

Both front tyres BADLY WORN on inner edges and low on tread

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 52,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 95V (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres BADLY WORN on inner edges and low on tread

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 Forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,347 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded at outer edges

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

Rear brake discs scored & corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 25,161 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,161 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,112 miles

O/S/F Bottom arm bush starting to unbond.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 22,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

O/S/F Bottom arm bush starting to unbond.

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres wearing close to the tread depth indicators.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,422 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 7,634 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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FP06 ECY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP06 ECY, 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 FP06 ECY registered?

FP06 ECY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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