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FP55 UHO

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,265 mi
Last recorded121,265 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 UHO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 121,265 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 121,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 120,120 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 120,119 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,759 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Calliper needs cleaning (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Wet with oil from engine. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 116,668 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 116,666 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 113,713 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,875 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 107,875 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 102,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2020 102,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2018 95,188 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,302 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 88,302 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,377 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,462 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,437 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 65,429 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake discs worn thin

osf brake disc v.rusty

osr brake disc v.rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,148 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,951 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,376 miles

advise - rear discs getting little rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2012 49,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 43,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,044 miles

Drivers and passenger front seat belts both slow to retract

Fail 14 Jan 2011 33,044 miles

Drivers and passenger front seat belts both slow to retract

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 28,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,106 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,086 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 20,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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FP55 UHO is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP55 UHO, 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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FP55 UHO is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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