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MT66 VGR

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,846 mi
Last recorded98,846 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT66 VGR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 98,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (2054517) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing and starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind o/s/r (slight heat damage to disc) n/s/r inner face of discs using 50% of surface(possibly carrier clean and grease?) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (2054517) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 84,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 71,541 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,085 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 46,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,909 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 32,514 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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MT66 VGR is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT66 VGR, 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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MT66 VGR is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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