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RJ66 MMA

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,162 mi
Last recorded121,162 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ66 MMA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 121,162 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 121,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened require replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see pad fully but part that can be seen just on limit,require replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 107,313 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure dropping down intermittently requires securing or removing (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened require replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see pad fully but part that can be seen just on limit,require replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 94,154 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 91,788 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 76,762 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 76,762 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,963 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,084 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 32,079 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 32,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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RJ66 MMA is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ66 MMA, 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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RJ66 MMA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 November 2016.

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