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LF66 VLM

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,556 mi
Last recorded25,556 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 25,556 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear lower spring seat area corrosion developing (part of rear axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 25,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged (outer side wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 23,887 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 21,942 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 20,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 18,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 16,196 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split but still clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 14,676 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 VLM is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

LF66 VLM is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 October 2016.

Is LF66 VLM safe to buy?

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