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YY66 VVB

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,498 mi
Last recorded96,498 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 VVB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,498 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,638 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and Inner edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 63,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and Inner edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 48,759 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 37,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 27,957 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 23,846 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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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YY66 VVB is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY66 VVB, 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 YY66 VVB registered?

YY66 VVB is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 November 2016.

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