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PL65 FJX

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,207 mi
Last recorded31,207 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 FJX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 26,571 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 25,819 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 20,942 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Pads also quite red from heat (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 20,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Pads also quite red from heat (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 20,059 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 19,941 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 19,935 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 on 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 17,868 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))

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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PL65 FJX is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL65 FJX, 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 PL65 FJX registered?

PL65 FJX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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