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YE66 HCV

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,298 mi
Last recorded70,298 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 HCV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 70,298 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 66,670 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 61,580 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid below max (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 61,575 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid below max (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 56,055 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 56,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,428 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,473 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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YE66 HCV is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE66 HCV, 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 YE66 HCV registered?

YE66 HCV is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 October 2016.

Is YE66 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE66 HCV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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