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CV66 ZGC

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,888 mi
Last recorded83,888 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV66 ZGC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 83,888 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 76,433 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,129 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 57,962 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,439 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside Inner surface worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,997 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 39,997 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 30,556 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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CV66 ZGC is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol 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 CV66 ZGC, 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 CV66 ZGC registered?

CV66 ZGC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 October 2016.

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