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CU16 AMK

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

32,859 mi
Last recorded32,859 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 AMK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 32,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 29,143 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 23,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 21,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge of tyre 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays & trims fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2023 21,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge of tyre 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays & trims fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 19,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise light corrosion front sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise both rear tyres perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2021 15,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2021 15,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2020 13,006 miles

advise undertrays,arch covers, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Pass 21 Feb 2019 9,477 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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CU16 AMK is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red 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 CU16 AMK, 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 CU16 AMK registered?

CU16 AMK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is CU16 AMK safe to buy?

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