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LJ66 XOT

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,131 mi
Last recorded33,131 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ66 XOT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 33,131 miles

OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS ( SCRATCHES )

Pass 26 Mar 2025 30,400 miles

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE HEADLAMPS LENS MARKED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ( SURFACE CORROSION )

Pass 13 Apr 2024 28,525 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test CAMERA ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 26,329 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS SCRATCHED

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 26,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS SCRATCHED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

T P M S LIGHT ON

Pass 21 May 2022 25,554 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 23,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 20,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 15,396 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 15,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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LJ66 XOT is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc 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 LJ66 XOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ66 XOT registered?

LJ66 XOT is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is LJ66 XOT safe to buy?

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