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NL66 KYA

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,974 mi
Last recorded90,974 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL66 KYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 90,974 miles

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 13 Jan 2025 86,804 miles

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 13 Jan 2025 86,795 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,814 miles

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 25 Jan 2023 68,035 miles

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,114 miles

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

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

covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 11 Jan 2021 46,790 miles

covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,507 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,368 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 38,368 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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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NL66 KYA is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL66 KYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL66 KYA registered?

NL66 KYA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is NL66 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL66 KYA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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