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AV65 VJN

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,088 mi
Last recorded48,088 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 VJN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 48,088 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 43,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 40,873 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 36,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,676 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 26,047 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 17,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 17,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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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AV65 VJN is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 37,459 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 AV65 VJN, 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 10 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV65 VJN registered?

AV65 VJN is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is AV65 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV65 VJN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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