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HK55 FLM

2006 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,487 mi
Last recorded75,487 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 FLM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,487 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2018 75,487 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to re tracked

engine noise

exhaust fexi webbing poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,049 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to re tracked

engine noise

exhaust fexi webbing poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm splitting (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

noise from engine

Fail 2 Jul 2016 69,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm splitting (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

noise from engine

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,824 miles

slight play to nearside track rod end

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,463 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

snow tyres fitted to both front and n/s/r wheels

Fail 9 Jul 2013 42,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,912 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,198 miles

all four tyres underinflated

customer must check pressures regulary

o/s/f tyre dangerously underinflated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,688 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 14,880 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 14,880 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2009 10,032 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2009 10,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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HK55 FLM is a 2006 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK55 FLM, 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 HK55 FLM registered?

HK55 FLM is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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