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AX16 PZZ

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,054 mi
Last recorded76,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 PZZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 76,054 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 68,158 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 59,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on indicating low tyre pressure

Fail 21 Aug 2023 53,019 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction moved sticker to correct position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,026 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 44,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2020 25,849 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 17,428 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner TPMS light On dash indicating one of the tyres low on air.

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 PZZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel 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 AX16 PZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX16 PZZ registered?

AX16 PZZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is AX16 PZZ safe to buy?

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