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FJ66 VYH

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,741 mi
Last recorded90,741 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ66 VYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 90,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear axle/coil spring cups corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 Aug 2025 86,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,371 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 80,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,176 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 64,783 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 64,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 49,624 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 49,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edges area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,858 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 28,248 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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FJ66 VYH is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJ66 VYH, 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 FJ66 VYH registered?

FJ66 VYH is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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