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AL16 JLY

2018 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,720 mi
Last recorded86,720 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Rio30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL16 JLY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 86,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 71,111 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 58,873 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 42,254 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 42,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 31,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 20,681 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 20,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 7,238 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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AL16 JLY is a 2018 Kia Rio in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 30,681 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 AL16 JLY, 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 8 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL16 JLY registered?

AL16 JLY is a 2018 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 February 2018.

Is AL16 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL16 JLY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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