2016 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · YL65 UAH
2016 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 86,705 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YL65 UAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 86,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YL65 UAH Mileage History
- 02/02/202467,470 mi
- 01/02/202577,196 mi+9,726 mi
- 03/02/202577,248 mi+52 mi
- 30/01/202686,705 mi+9,457 mi
- 30/01/202686,705 mi
Average of roughly 9,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL65 UAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Rio (YL65 UAH) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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