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YW65 DZP

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,948 mi
Last recorded66,948 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW65 DZP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 66,948 miles

Front Upper both top mounts corroding

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front wheel binding (needs further investigation)

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Upper rear shocks corroding

coolant below min

exhaust connector corroded middle and rear

Fail 17 Nov 2025 66,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened and ball joint deteriorated (holding no grease) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper both top mounts corroding

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split

Offside Front wheel binding (needs further investigation)

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Upper rear shocks corroding

coolant below min

exhaust connector corroded middle and rear

Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,921 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 64,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,288 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 44,572 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 44,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 29,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 24,481 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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YW65 DZP is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel 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 YW65 DZP, 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 YW65 DZP registered?

YW65 DZP is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is YW65 DZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW65 DZP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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