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FV65 SZO

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,334 mi
Last recorded71,334 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 SZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 65,476 miles

tpm light on

Fail 21 Jan 2025 65,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

tpm light on

Pass 26 Jan 2024 57,809 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 52,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low /heavily worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 38,216 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at inner pad contact area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 30,322 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 24,298 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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FV65 SZO is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV65 SZO, 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 FV65 SZO registered?

FV65 SZO is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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