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PN66 SZJ

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,918 mi
Last recorded66,918 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN66 SZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 62,982 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 62,982 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 58,425 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,226 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 48,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,451 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,501 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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PN66 SZJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN66 SZJ, 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 PN66 SZJ registered?

PN66 SZJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is PN66 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN66 SZJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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