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FP56 EWG

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,982 mi
Last recorded123,982 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 EWG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,982 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 123,015 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,712 miles

fuel tank damp, no leak found

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,194 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 101,191 miles

Fuel tank leaking diesel on seam of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 93,824 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 93,824 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,930 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 88,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in NSF anti-roll bar mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 83,455 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Right hand number plate lamp inoperative (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in NSF anti-roll bar mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working NSR brake light inoperative (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,650 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 75,531 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,494 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal wear limit

Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,910 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 29,416 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,416 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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FP56 EWG is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FP56 EWG, 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 FP56 EWG registered?

FP56 EWG is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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