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BJ66 OLV

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,386 mi
Last recorded105,386 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 OLV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 105,386 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 90,747 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 90,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 87,390 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 79,049 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 79,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,121 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,651 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 63,650 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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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BJ66 OLV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BJ66 OLV, 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.

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What year was BJ66 OLV registered?

BJ66 OLV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 October 2016.

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