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FV06 ZUD

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,557 mi
Last recorded65,557 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 65,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 60,764 miles

Both side repeaters slightly white

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front tyre perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Dec 2023 56,951 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 52,123 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 47,490 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 47,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 43,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 36,762 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 32,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 27,976 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,835 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 23,834 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front lower arm suspension bushes poor condition

nearside wiper poor rear wiper split

Pass 27 May 2016 23,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under side corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,414 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 22,411 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,402 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 20,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 17,198 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,198 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,432 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 15,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,983 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 ZUD is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

FV06 ZUD is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 ZUD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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