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FX06 GUO

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,475 mi
Last recorded114,475 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 GUO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 114,475 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 109,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,644 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low -- perishing throughout tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 103,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low -- perishing throughout tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch fluid reservoir low

Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,234 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 101,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 99,564 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,236 miles

Front n/plate slightly crack

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

both rear tyres slightly wear inner edge

engine oil slightly leak

Fail 21 Aug 2018 88,236 miles

Front n/plate slightly crack

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly wear inner edge

engine oil slightly leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,634 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front and rear disc rusty

fuel tank rusty (no leak)

power steering and engine oil slightly leak

Fail 30 Aug 2017 84,634 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front and rear disc rusty

fuel tank rusty (no leak)

h/brake travel long

power steering and engine oil slightly leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,321 miles

1x washer jet blocked either side

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

clutch biting point is very low

front number plate cracked

hand brake lever has long travel

Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1x washer jet blocked either side

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

clutch biting point is very low

front number plate cracked

hand brake lever has long travel

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,335 miles

1x power steering hose/pipe is rusty

both rear tyres are on 2.5mm and are wearing on the edges

front discs are corroded and worn mainly on the inner faces

offside front lower arm inner front bush is slightly deteriorated and displaced

oil leak/s

Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,335 miles

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

1x power steering hose/pipe is rusty

both rear tyres are on 2.5mm and are wearing on the edges

front discs are corroded and worn mainly on the inner faces

nearside rear tyre has a nail

offside front lower arm inner front bush is slightly deteriorated and displaced

oil leak/s

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,025 miles

Filming around OSF shocker

NSF lower swivel slightly worn

Fail 27 Aug 2014 75,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

Filming around OSF shocker

NSF lower swivel slightly worn

Pass 29 May 2013 67,057 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,507 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,252 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,157 miles

both rear shock absorbers starting to leak

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,287 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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FX06 GUO 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 68%.

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 FX06 GUO, 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 FX06 GUO registered?

FX06 GUO is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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