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GJ66 HSG

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,977 mi
Last recorded97,977 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 HSG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 97,977 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner INNER WHEEL ARCH LINER PARTLY MISSING. EVIDENCE OF REMAINING PART CONTACTING LOWER SPRING MOUNT

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP/CRACK WITHIN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 97,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner INNER WHEEL ARCH LINER PARTLY MISSING. EVIDENCE OF REMAINING PART CONTACTING LOWER SPRING MOUNT

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP/CRACK WITHIN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,591 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 82,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose / broken

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

tpms warning light on

Fail 5 Nov 2022 68,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose / broken

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

tpms warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,168 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 39,992 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 39,973 miles

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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GJ66 HSG is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ66 HSG, 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 GJ66 HSG registered?

GJ66 HSG is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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