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GJ66 XRV

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,986 mi
Last recorded48,986 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 XRV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 48,986 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 44,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 40,093 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 34,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 29,350 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,159 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,817 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 16,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 XRV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ66 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

GJ66 XRV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is GJ66 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ66 XRV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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