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GJ56 FGM

2006 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,398 mi
Last recorded97,398 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FGM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,398 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,897 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low ? (3.5.1g)

clutch fluid level below min

Fail 10 Oct 2016 90,830 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low ? (3.5.1g)

clutch fluid level below min

Pass 19 Oct 2015 83,548 miles

Nearside Rear badly worn on inner edge

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside Rear perished and spliting

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 83,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear badly worn on inner edge

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside Rear perished and spliting

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,840 miles

osr tyre perished

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,297 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,795 miles

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

front and rear brake discs lipped + corroded

front and rear brake pads low

n/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing screen

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Oct 2011 46,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs lipped + corroded

front and rear brake pads low

n/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing screen

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Oct 2010 37,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,703 miles

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

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 FGM is a 2006 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FGM, 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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GJ56 FGM is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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