CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY06 YLM

2006 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,353 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 91,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,497 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,514 miles

Nearside Front Slight bind from brake

Fail 23 Jan 2017 80,514 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Slight bind on brake

Fail 21 Jan 2017 80,514 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Slight bind on brake

Nearside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges

Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,220 miles

n/s/f brake has slight bind

rear brakes has slight bind

Fail 1 Feb 2014 59,220 miles

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

n/s/f brake has slight bind

rear brakes has slight bind

Pass 2 Feb 2013 53,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,520 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 47,514 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 47,514 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,457 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,766 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 30,766 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,826 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY06 YLM is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY06 YLM?

You can check the full history of FY06 YLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY06 YLM registered?

FY06 YLM is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 April 2006.

Is FY06 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 YLM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY06 YLM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY06 YLM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.