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SJ65 PCN

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,285 mi
Last recorded91,285 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 PCN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 91,285 miles

full front subframe showing corrosion

slight play both front droplinks

Fail 2 Mar 2026 91,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

full front subframe showing corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2025 86,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

slight play on nearside front suspension arm balljoint

Fail 14 Feb 2025 86,416 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

slight play on nearside front suspension arm balljoint

Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,659 miles

offside front daytime light inoperative

Fail 15 Feb 2024 77,659 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front daytime light inoperative

Pass 9 Feb 2023 68,480 miles

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split

both front tyres wearing low and scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2021 48,079 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc showing signs of overheated.

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 26,415 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (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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SJ65 PCN is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ65 PCN, 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 SJ65 PCN registered?

SJ65 PCN is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 February 2016.

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