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HV66 SXJ

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,485 mi
Last recorded68,485 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV66 SXJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 68,485 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 68,485 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 62,622 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 56,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,540 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 47,520 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm. worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm. also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,922 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front day time running light inoperative

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 33,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 33,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,642 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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HV66 SXJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV66 SXJ, 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 HV66 SXJ registered?

HV66 SXJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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