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FH65 JOA

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,209 mi
Last recorded74,209 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH65 JOA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 74,209 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 74,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 68,312 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 68,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.oo mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking tread a lot deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.oo mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2nd side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.oo mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms on

Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,632 miles

some wear in both side inner steering tie rods

Pass 8 Jun 2023 58,432 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 58,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 44,826 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 34,501 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,365 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 29,875 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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FH65 JOA is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH65 JOA, 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 FH65 JOA registered?

FH65 JOA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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