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FT66 HTJ

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,876 mi
Last recorded69,876 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT66 HTJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 69,876 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 65,465 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 60,098 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 60,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 51,938 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,490 miles

Offside Front drl inop

Fail 30 Oct 2020 30,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drl inop

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

Pass 24 May 2019 21,192 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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FT66 HTJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT66 HTJ, 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 FT66 HTJ registered?

FT66 HTJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is FT66 HTJ safe to buy?

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