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PL66 MMJ

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,488 mi
Last recorded47,488 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 MMJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 47,488 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 42,689 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 42,665 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working part of rear view mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs - significant lipping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 37,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads on 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 33,391 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 29,109 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 29,108 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 25,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm limit : 205/45/17 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 21,677 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2mm

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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PL66 MMJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel 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 PL66 MMJ, 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 PL66 MMJ registered?

PL66 MMJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is PL66 MMJ safe to buy?

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