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RX66 VFU

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,592 mi
Last recorded73,592 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX66 VFU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 68,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2024 68,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 62,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking outer 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 ml (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,876 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 50,748 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 46,362 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats fitted ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 40,180 miles

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

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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RX66 VFU is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RX66 VFU, 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 RX66 VFU registered?

RX66 VFU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2016.

Is RX66 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX66 VFU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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