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NV65 MEU

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,230 mi
Last recorded38,230 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV65 MEU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 38,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 36,944 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 35,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 35,682 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 34,752 miles

Nearside Front NSF fog lamp not working pushed inside front bumper

Fail 7 Feb 2023 34,752 miles

Nearside Front NSF fog lamp not working pushed inside front bumper

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 26,138 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 19,075 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 19,075 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 5,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 5,044 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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NV65 MEU is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV65 MEU, 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 NV65 MEU registered?

NV65 MEU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is NV65 MEU safe to buy?

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