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GY66 XEU

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,475 mi
Last recorded28,475 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 XEU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 28,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 27,215 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS warning light on dashboard

Pass 28 Aug 2024 26,096 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2023 24,210 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 24,136 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 22,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 20,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 17,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 14,820 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 14,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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GY66 XEU is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY66 XEU, 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 GY66 XEU registered?

GY66 XEU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 November 2016.

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