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FV55 YLX

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,472 mi
Last recorded94,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 YLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,472 miles

Central Front radiator suport pannel corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,001 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator support corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,526 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 84,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,926 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 82,926 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,325 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 79,325 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,009 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,126 miles

front bumper is damaged

front exhaust flexible is slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

rear washer requires attention

Fail 4 Jul 2014 59,941 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted on inner face

rear widsreen washer requires attention

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,941 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)

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted on inner face

rear widsreen washer requires attention

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,955 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,955 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 47,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,335 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,091 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2011 40,091 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,527 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 32,066 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,066 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,051 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 YLX is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

FV55 YLX is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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