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BL16 HYJ

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,332 mi
Last recorded75,332 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 75,332 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 69,753 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 57,832 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 47,933 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 47,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 35,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 24,725 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 HYJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

BL16 HYJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is BL16 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 HYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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