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FE16 VHD

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,070 mi
Last recorded112,070 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 VHD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 112,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 108,660 miles

Nearside Rear tyre not fitted in accordance to side wall instruction

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 108,649 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre not fitted in accordance to side wall instruction

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 101,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,020 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 96,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 91,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket bulb fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket bulb fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) almost too excess

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,573 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 78,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs reattaching (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,575 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 VHD is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE16 VHD, 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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FE16 VHD is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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