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YT66 NVL

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,827 mi
Last recorded94,827 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT66 NVL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 94,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 85,813 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall cut but no cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF washer jet inop but NSF ok for mot

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted OSF + NSR slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 76,323 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test 5 items removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 67,871 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 67,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 57,413 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 47,551 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 31,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated red in colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight smearing from front wipers

Fail 23 Aug 2019 31,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated red in colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight smearing from front wipers

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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YT66 NVL is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT66 NVL, 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 YT66 NVL registered?

YT66 NVL is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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