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RY65 DCX

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,552 mi
Last recorded78,552 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY65 DCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 78,552 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 65,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 57,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 42,050 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 31,065 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged missing cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 31,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged missing cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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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RY65 DCX is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY65 DCX, 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 RY65 DCX registered?

RY65 DCX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 February 2016.

Is RY65 DCX safe to buy?

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