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GU66 NZM

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,680 mi
Last recorded51,680 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 NZM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 51,680 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive amount of play ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 46,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (STRONG ADVISE) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 42,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (STRONG ADVISE) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2024 42,479 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (STRONG ADVISE) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 37,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 37,878 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (STRONG ADVISE) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 32,871 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 28,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 25,465 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2019 19,812 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 19,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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GU66 NZM is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU66 NZM, 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 GU66 NZM registered?

GU66 NZM is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is GU66 NZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 NZM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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