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RJ65 THV

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,491 mi
Last recorded75,491 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ65 THV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 75,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,914 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 70,912 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 65,290 miles

n/s/f windscreen washer jet no water from jet

Fail 1 Sep 2023 65,210 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

n/s/f windscreen washer jet no water from jet

some thing rolling in n/s/r and o/s/r tyre/wheel when rotating

Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 624,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

windscreen has damage outer zone A less then 40mm

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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RJ65 THV is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel 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 RJ65 THV, 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 RJ65 THV registered?

RJ65 THV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 February 2016.

Is RJ65 THV safe to buy?

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