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NJ66 ZNA

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,024 mi
Last recorded60,024 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ66 ZNA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 60,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front dtrl inop

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 60,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front dtrl inop

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 53,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65 15 88H Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front day time running lamp is inoperative

Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and 2mm-3mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light is on

Fail 20 Sep 2023 48,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and 2mm-3mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light is on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,843 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,271 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2021 36,271 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 30,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,001 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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NJ66 ZNA is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJ66 ZNA, 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 NJ66 ZNA registered?

NJ66 ZNA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is NJ66 ZNA safe to buy?

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