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LF66 VLL

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,447 mi
Last recorded105,447 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 VLL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,447 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 105,402 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front day running lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Apr 2025 96,697 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 96,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 90,682 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 90,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 83,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanging objects ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 83,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanging objects ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 66,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,170 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 52,168 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,869 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 41,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,157 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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LF66 VLL is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LF66 VLL, 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 LF66 VLL registered?

LF66 VLL is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 October 2016.

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