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BL16 FPK

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,450 mi
Last recorded71,450 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 FPK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 71,450 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 71,450 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,701 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Feb 2024 50,823 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 50,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 43,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2023 43,773 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2022 36,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 31,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 26,317 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 26,213 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,338 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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BL16 FPK is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL16 FPK, 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 BL16 FPK registered?

BL16 FPK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is BL16 FPK safe to buy?

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