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GJ66 VBM

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,796 mi
Last recorded47,796 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 VBM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,796 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 45,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 43,048 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 43,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 36,883 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,471 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 32,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 24,087 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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GJ66 VBM 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 GJ66 VBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ66 VBM registered?

GJ66 VBM is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is GJ66 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ66 VBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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