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YH66 SPZ

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,958 mi
Last recorded72,958 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 SPZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 72,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 67,931 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 62,605 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,382 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,143 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 40,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 31,419 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 31,419 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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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YH66 SPZ 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 72.7%.

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 YH66 SPZ, 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 YH66 SPZ registered?

YH66 SPZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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