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BL16 FRU

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,379 mi
Last recorded28,379 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 FRU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 28,379 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Light Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 26,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre seat belt not tested due to child seats

Pass 11 Jan 2024 23,641 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 20,205 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 15,991 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 13,424 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Removed From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 13,424 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Removed From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 10,907 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 10,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 8,902 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 FRU is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol 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 BL16 FRU, 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 BL16 FRU registered?

BL16 FRU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BL16 FRU safe to buy?

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