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FV55 YMD

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,852 mi
Last recorded121,852 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 121,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 121,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush splitting and separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Also leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb in wrong way round, when lights are on brake light does not illuminate (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 111,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner/outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 111,602 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner/outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,807 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 97,760 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Subframe holed due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front Bush has Separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,905 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 83,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,053 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 76,085 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 76,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,457 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,331 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,455 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,506 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Dec 2011 22,206 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 18,832 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 15,503 miles

o/s/f wiper blade slightly worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,385 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 YMD 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 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 FV55 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

FV55 YMD is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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