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YL65 LYG

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,877 mi
Last recorded113,877 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 LYG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 113,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 113,867 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm also worn inner edge (205/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 100,693 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 85,553 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x Rear silencer support bracket detached du to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 85,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damaged to expose ply & bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessively corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x Rear silencer support bracket detached du to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 70,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 57,878 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 46,862 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 40,699 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 25,317 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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YL65 LYG is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL65 LYG, 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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YL65 LYG is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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