2006 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · FM55 NTE
2006 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2006. Recorded mileage 104,772 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/12/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1493cc
FM55 NTE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2018
- 104,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FM55 NTE Mileage History
- 07/01/200923,300 mi
- 04/01/201032,415 mi+9,115 mi
- 08/01/201142,079 mi+9,664 mi
- 16/12/201150,019 mi+7,940 mi
- 02/01/201360,022 mi+10,003 mi
- 19/12/201366,953 mi+6,931 mi
- 09/01/201578,600 mi+11,647 mi
- 09/01/201578,600 mi
- 06/01/201689,913 mi+11,313 mi
- 11/01/201690,045 mi+132 mi
- 06/01/2017102,600 mi+12,555 mi
- 12/01/2017102,618 mi+18 mi
- 09/01/2018104,763 mi+2,145 mi
- 12/01/2018104,772 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 9,039 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
FM55 NTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Rio (FM55 NTE) between January 2009 and January 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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