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BE05 JAE

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,735 mi
Last recorded88,735 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE05 JAE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 88,735 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,195 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,054 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,406 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,624 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 74,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,813 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 58,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,360 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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BE05 JAE is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red 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 BE05 JAE, 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 BE05 JAE registered?

BE05 JAE is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is BE05 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE05 JAE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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