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CV66 ZJU

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

85,343 mi
Last recorded85,343 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV66 ZJU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 85,343 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 74,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 63,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 63,389 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear parking brake requirements only just met . it would appear that the braking system requires attention

Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,962 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 51,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from drivers view internal mirror now on passenger seat ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge of tyre on limit 1,6m (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,820 miles

5-6000 miles left on front brake pads approximately. Front brake discs worn and scored.

Coolant Radiator Distorted.

Rear brake discs corodied slighty.

Fail 23 Oct 2020 36,820 miles

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

5-6000 miles left on front brake pads approximately. Front brake discs worn and scored.

Coolant Radiator Distorted.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corodied slighty.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 30,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 ZJU is a 2016 Kia Rio in White 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 CV66 ZJU, 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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CV66 ZJU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 October 2016.

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