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WR65 ZLX

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,333 mi
Last recorded52,333 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR65 ZLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 52,333 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 47,127 miles

Rear Crossbeam axle corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark reservoir (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 42,240 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 36,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 31,398 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 26,599 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 23,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads showing wear , currently below 50% remaining

Fail 28 Jan 2020 23,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads showing wear , currently below 50% remaining

Pass 28 Jan 2019 17,043 miles

tyres showing wear n/s/f and n/s/r. renewal and tracking reset advised soon

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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WR65 ZLX is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR65 ZLX, 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 WR65 ZLX registered?

WR65 ZLX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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The MOT history for WR65 ZLX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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