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KR06 FWX

2006 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,798 mi
Last recorded52,798 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Rio61,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 FWX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 52,798 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 50,394 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 50,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 48,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 47,192 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 47,192 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 46,305 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 45,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 45,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 44,635 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 43,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 42,036 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 40,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 36,818 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 36,818 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 34,557 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 31,593 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 29,004 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 24,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 21,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,248 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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KR06 FWX is a 2006 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR06 FWX, 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 KR06 FWX registered?

KR06 FWX is a 2006 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is KR06 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 FWX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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