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MA66 VAY

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,076 mi
Last recorded62,076 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA66 VAY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,076 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,918 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing thin

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2024 53,917 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing thin

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 36,446 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 32,045 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 26,770 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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MA66 VAY is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel 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 MA66 VAY, 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 MA66 VAY registered?

MA66 VAY is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is MA66 VAY safe to buy?

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