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FY06 XMB

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 XMB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 135,440 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment hand break travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2020 130,924 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 130,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 124,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 120,811 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 120,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 116,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 116,073 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 115,837 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,115 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,020 miles

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

pas pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 82,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,439 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre worn uneven

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2011 67,439 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre worn uneven

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,841 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F side light was not working but hen came on

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 XMB is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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