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FE16 ESN

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,594 mi
Last recorded69,594 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 ESN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 69,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,655 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 66,655 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,600 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,248 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,519 miles

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

scratch on windscreen not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 26 Feb 2019 27,787 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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FE16 ESN is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FE16 ESN, 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 FE16 ESN registered?

FE16 ESN is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is FE16 ESN safe to buy?

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