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DN66 AZR

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,881 mi
Last recorded76,881 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN66 AZR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 76,881 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn badly on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2mm ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure cracked bumper (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tire 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner mudflap loose

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

tps light on (puncture)

Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Worn smooth inner and outer edge VERY close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seats not fitted upright at time of test. Seats and belts not checked.

T.P.M.S L amp on.

Fail 3 Oct 2024 67,311 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Back box not connected. (Snapped) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Not connected. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Not connected. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Worn smooth inner and outer edge VERY close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seats not fitted upright at time of test. Seats and belts not checked.

T.P.M.S L amp on.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 55,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 43,360 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 29,935 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 14,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 14,902 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 12,926 miles

Offside Rear 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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DN66 AZR is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue 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 DN66 AZR, 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 DN66 AZR registered?

DN66 AZR is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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