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FV55 NZZ

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

210,400 mi
Last recorded210,400 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NZZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 210,400 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 210,398 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 204,757 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 204,757 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 200,993 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 184,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 184,608 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 170,435 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 157,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2016 156,836 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 145,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 145,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 129,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

wipers deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2014 129,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2013 112,178 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 112,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,305 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,497 miles

both front side lights dim

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,248 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

o/s/r brake disc worn/pitted

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,363 miles

o/s/r brake disc worn/pitted

o/s/r brake pads getting low

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 NZZ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NZZ, 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 NZZ registered?

FV55 NZZ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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