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FY06 EYS

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,010 mi
Last recorded161,010 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 EYS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 161,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 161,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 157,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 152,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2017 152,412 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 143,452 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 143,452 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly both (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 134,527 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 134,527 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 123,223 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 123,223 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 104,795 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 104,795 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 82,955 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 82,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,983 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,165 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,165 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,734 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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FY06 EYS is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY06 EYS, 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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FY06 EYS is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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