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HG65 UBA

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,577 mi
Last recorded80,577 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG65 UBA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 80,577 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 73,161 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 73,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and also cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 66,034 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread getting low, app. 3.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 54,956 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 48,799 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 48,795 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,426 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 37,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 27,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 27,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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HG65 UBA is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG65 UBA, 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 HG65 UBA registered?

HG65 UBA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is HG65 UBA safe to buy?

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