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RA65 ZRK

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,947 mi
Last recorded78,947 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 ZRK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 78,947 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 73,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 70,563 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,756 miles

TPMS Light on

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,942 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 59,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 28,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 28,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 15,641 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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RA65 ZRK 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 RA65 ZRK, 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 RA65 ZRK registered?

RA65 ZRK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 February 2016.

Is RA65 ZRK safe to buy?

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