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FE66 VKJ

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,123 mi
Last recorded86,123 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE66 VKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 86,123 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 81,958 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 81,958 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 75,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,144 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 64,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged and cords can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb changed and refitted-beam aim adjusted to spec (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 52,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,247 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,190 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 31,015 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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FE66 VKJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE66 VKJ, 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 FE66 VKJ registered?

FE66 VKJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is FE66 VKJ safe to buy?

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