2016 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · SA66 VGY
2016 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 59,695 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SA66 VGY Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 59,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA66 VGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Rio (SA66 VGY) between September 2019 and February 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SA66 VGY Mileage History
- 12/09/201922,219 mi
- 12/09/201922,219 mi
- 12/08/202028,339 mi+6,120 mi
- 11/11/202134,731 mi+6,392 mi
- 29/11/202240,034 mi+5,303 mi
- 29/11/202240,034 mi
- 07/02/202447,435 mi+7,401 mi
- 17/01/202552,643 mi+5,208 mi
- 30/01/202659,693 mi+7,050 mi
- 02/02/202659,695 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,862 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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