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FV55 NJZ

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,167 mi
Last recorded91,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NJZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,167 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 91,167 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,084 miles

Dampness around fuel tank

Front lower arm front bushes worn/splitting

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

Wipers worn

Fail 14 Jan 2022 86,081 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dampness around fuel tank

Front lower arm front bushes worn/splitting

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

Wipers worn

Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,605 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,603 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

nsf andf osf lower arm front bushes worn

wipers worn

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,798 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 76,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,450 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 28 Jul 2016 74,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,435 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 73,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,767 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 67,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 57,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,748 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,360 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 56,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 49,738 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,986 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering rack n/s

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,489 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,635 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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FV55 NJZ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FV55 NJZ, 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 FV55 NJZ registered?

FV55 NJZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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