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SC66 TGN

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,643 mi
Last recorded55,643 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC66 TGN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 55,643 miles

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 55,643 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 52,907 miles

Both rear back plates corroded and deteriorating

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 52,855 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

osr brake backing plate corroded

nsr brake backing plate corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 48,488 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 13 Nov 2023 48,488 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 17 Nov 2022 40,639 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 30,727 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 30,726 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 24,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking but not to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 19,742 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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SC66 TGN is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SC66 TGN, 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 SC66 TGN registered?

SC66 TGN is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is SC66 TGN safe to buy?

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