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MW66 HLJ

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,119 mi
Last recorded71,119 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW66 HLJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure indicating on dash but not indicating a system malfunction

Pass 12 Apr 2024 62,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 55,611 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 5 Apr 2022 38,911 miles

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

Engine oil below minimum, topped up for test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 0920, 185/65/15 88H - Outer sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 0716, 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 0716, 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 15,845 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 14,489 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 11,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

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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MW66 HLJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MW66 HLJ, 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 MW66 HLJ registered?

MW66 HLJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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