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GJ56 FGF

2006 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,054 mi
Last recorded128,054 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FGF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 128,054 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 125,203 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 123,564 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 122,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 122,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,061 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 116,890 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 116,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 112,178 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 26 May 2017 112,178 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 106,635 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 106,635 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,370 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 97,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 91,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2014 91,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 85,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Sep 2012 72,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil (2L) added.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,997 miles

Engine oil (2L) added.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,920 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,511 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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GJ56 FGF is a 2006 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GJ56 FGF, 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 GJ56 FGF registered?

GJ56 FGF is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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