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AJ16 VTA

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,564 mi
Last recorded64,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VTA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 64,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

sight knock from steering

Pass 8 Jul 2025 58,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight knock from steering

Pass 13 Jul 2024 54,261 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 48,787 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp unit full of moisture but still working ok

Pass 4 Jul 2022 41,008 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 33,475 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 27,652 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 27,651 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 23,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VTA 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 AJ16 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

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

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