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LR66 KYS

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,269 mi
Last recorded92,269 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 KYS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 92,269 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,058 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,784 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 69,469 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 64,254 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 51,611 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 51,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,903 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 33,327 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 33,311 miles

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

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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LR66 KYS is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR66 KYS, 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 LR66 KYS registered?

LR66 KYS is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is LR66 KYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR66 KYS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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