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LX66 VVC

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,145 mi
Last recorded65,145 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX66 VVC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 65,145 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 65,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 50,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 2mm replace tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 2mm replace tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 44,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread distortion also present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 39,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 34,312 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 34,312 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 26,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 26,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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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LX66 VVC is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX66 VVC, 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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LX66 VVC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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