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AJ16 UUB

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,054 mi
Last recorded70,054 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 UUB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 63,920 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 63,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,292 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 51,432 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,809 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 35,809 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,126 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 27,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut/perished/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,704 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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AJ16 UUB is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ16 UUB, 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 AJ16 UUB registered?

AJ16 UUB is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is AJ16 UUB safe to buy?

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