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MK66 VKV

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,706 mi
Last recorded37,706 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK66 VKV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 37,706 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 37,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 32,828 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 32,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 26,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 20,149 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 20,138 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 15,499 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 15,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2021 8,477 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 8,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 6,403 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 4,807 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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MK66 VKV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MK66 VKV, 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 MK66 VKV registered?

MK66 VKV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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