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GJ56 FHX

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,920 mi
Last recorded130,920 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 130,920 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 129,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 124,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 124,253 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 115,084 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 114,623 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 102,035 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 102,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,929 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 95,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,148 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,146 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 79,218 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 79,208 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,279 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 71,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,775 miles

Advise both front brake discs are corroded and lipped

Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,775 miles

Advise both front brake discs are corroded and lipped

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,939 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 53,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 33,819 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

50% of iner edge of offside rear disc corroded and pitted

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FHX is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FHX, 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 FHX registered?

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

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