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LJ66 ZXV

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,986 mi
Last recorded47,986 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ66 ZXV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 47,986 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 43,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 41,694 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 39,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 39,125 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge, 195/55/16

Offside Front Coolant level low, expansion bottle empty.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 33,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 31,041 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 31,041 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust front mount broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 25,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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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LJ66 ZXV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZXV, 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 LJ66 ZXV registered?

LJ66 ZXV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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