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ET16 DWO

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,968 mi
Last recorded78,968 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 DWO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 78,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 76,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 63,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,483 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,165 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 45,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 37,402 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,837 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 3 Jul 2019 32,837 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

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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ET16 DWO 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 ET16 DWO, 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

How do I check the history of ET16 DWO?

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What year was ET16 DWO registered?

ET16 DWO is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is ET16 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 DWO 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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