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FV06 ZTU

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,726 mi
Last recorded111,726 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 ZTU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 111,726 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pump drive belt loose

Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,087 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 110,086 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and inside (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 108,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,758 miles

passenger air bag off warning lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,469 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,763 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 99,763 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,629 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 80,629 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,380 miles

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

Rear wiper poor

Fail 21 Aug 2013 70,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear wiper poor

Fail 9 Aug 2012 58,437 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,437 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,948 miles

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

front brake discs worn below service limit

Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,075 miles

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

advise nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2010 35,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,160 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 ZTU is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

FV06 ZTU is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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