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WJ66 GMF

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,718 mi
Last recorded52,718 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 GMF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2026 52,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 52,299 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,078 miles

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Fail 1 Nov 2024 46,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Pass 9 Nov 2023 39,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recomend replacing before further deterioration (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running light inop

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 30,936 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 30,936 miles

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

Nearside 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 27 Oct 2021 21,944 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

brake fluid level low

oil low

Fail 25 Oct 2021 21,944 miles

Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

brake fluid level low

oil low

Pass 2 Nov 2020 15,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 8,885 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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WJ66 GMF is a 2016 Kia Rio in White 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 WJ66 GMF, 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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WJ66 GMF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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