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FY06 JLX

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,074 mi
Last recorded106,074 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 JLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2022 106,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened As marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Rear axle has slight corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 100,746 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 100,737 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,454 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 95,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in cover (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end fitted with castellated nut without split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in cover (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,383 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function spring mounting corroded to excess (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,626 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,564 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,828 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,047 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,586 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 JLX is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FY06 JLX, 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 FY06 JLX registered?

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

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