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FY56 GYJ

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,026 mi
Last recorded163,026 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GYJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 163,026 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 160,837 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 160,837 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 157,314 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 157,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 153,042 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 144,324 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 144,324 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2020 137,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 129,572 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 129,373 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 121,622 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 98,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 19,272 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 19,267 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 86,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,462 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,192 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 78,905 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 78,905 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 67,477 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,771 miles

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

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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FY56 GYJ is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FY56 GYJ, 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

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What year was FY56 GYJ registered?

FY56 GYJ is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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