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VA65 FXK

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,425 mi
Last recorded109,425 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 FXK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 109,425 miles

Front and rear brake pads over half worn.

Nearside washer jet not working but enough water gets onto screen from offside jet.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 100,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working washer motor working and has water. wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,181 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 88,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 78,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 78,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 67,294 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,941 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 55,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 47,153 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 47,153 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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VA65 FXK is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VA65 FXK, 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 VA65 FXK registered?

VA65 FXK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is VA65 FXK safe to buy?

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