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YY65 ZSE

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,221 mi
Last recorded120,221 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 ZSE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 120,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 107,959 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 93,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,291 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 77,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 61,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,518 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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 42,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven. Tyre sidewall splitting but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 42,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven. Tyre sidewall splitting but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 25,489 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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YY65 ZSE is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YY65 ZSE, 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 YY65 ZSE registered?

YY65 ZSE is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 January 2016.

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