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FV06 GMY

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

127,782 mi
Last recorded127,782 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 GMY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 127,782 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe Corroded however not considered excessive

Fail 9 Aug 2019 127,772 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 123,890 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres bald on inner edges close to limit

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 May 2018 123,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres bald on inner edges close to limit

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 May 2017 117,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Fail 18 May 2017 117,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 4 May 2016 105,028 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

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

Offside Front Inner brake back plate corroded but secure

Fail 4 May 2016 105,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing ball joint split pin (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop lamp inop

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

Offside Front Inner brake back plate corroded but secure

Pass 13 May 2015 80,656 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 80,656 miles

Inner Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2014 65,345 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 65,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 53,440 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 53,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2012 38,129 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2012 38,129 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 26,862 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 26,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 15,625 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 11,934 miles

Rear brake discs are corroding on the inner faces.

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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FV06 GMY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FV06 GMY, 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 FV06 GMY registered?

FV06 GMY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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