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WV66 VZY

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,670 mi
Last recorded48,670 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV66 VZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,670 miles

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

Nearside Front D.R.L. not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 48,670 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front D.R.L. not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 38,113 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 38,089 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 38,072 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 34,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 28,211 miles

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 28,211 miles

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

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 20,518 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 14,827 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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WV66 VZY is a 2016 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV66 VZY, 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 WV66 VZY registered?

WV66 VZY is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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