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AX16 LSL

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,485 mi
Last recorded60,485 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 LSL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 60,485 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 60,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 54,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2025 54,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,122 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 25,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 8,190 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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AX16 LSL is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX16 LSL, 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 AX16 LSL registered?

AX16 LSL is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is AX16 LSL safe to buy?

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