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LY66 DVL

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,896 mi
Last recorded76,896 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY66 DVL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,896 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tpms indicates loss of pressure

Fail 3 Jan 2025 71,567 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tpms indicates loss of pressure

Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,412 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm and perished advise replacement 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 61,199 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 61,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,540 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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LY66 DVL is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY66 DVL, 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 LY66 DVL registered?

LY66 DVL is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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