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FJ16 WXU

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,222 mi
Last recorded75,222 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 WXU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,222 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 75,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 63,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brakes slightly noisy when rotating wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,033 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 48,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 42,763 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 42,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,940 miles

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

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

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

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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FJ16 WXU is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FJ16 WXU, 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

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What year was FJ16 WXU registered?

FJ16 WXU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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