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FV06 RHY

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,525 mi
Last recorded99,525 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 RHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 99,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,453 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,201 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 75,201 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,275 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,407 miles

drivers wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,337 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 56,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,541 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 50,541 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,580 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,363 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,937 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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FV06 RHY is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV06 RHY registered?

FV06 RHY is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is FV06 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 RHY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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