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FP55 UHR

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,200 mi
Last recorded119,200 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 UHR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 119,200 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,647 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

exhaust system corroded

knocking noise from engine

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 113,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

exhaust system corroded

knocking noise from engine

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,242 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 106,085 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 96,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 84,844 miles

Irregular tread wear to n/s/r tyre (2mm at lowest point)

N/s wing mirror damaged

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

Fail 9 May 2014 84,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear discs slightly worn / o/s/r brake disc discoloured

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

Irregular tread wear to n/s/r tyre (2mm at lowest point)

N/s wing mirror damaged

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

Slight uneven rear brake application

Unable to clearly inspect condition of both rear brake pads

Pass 2 May 2013 73,062 miles

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

N/s wing mirror damaged

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

Slight irregular tread wear to both rear tyres

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar mountings

Fail 1 May 2013 72,999 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/s wing mirror damaged

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

Slight irregular tread wear to both rear tyres

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar mountings

Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,972 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread

N/S mirror glass damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,972 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread

N/S mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,714 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 48,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 39,268 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 28,752 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,752 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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FP55 UHR is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UHR, 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 FP55 UHR registered?

FP55 UHR is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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