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FM16 JCU

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,098 mi
Last recorded34,098 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 JCU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 34,098 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 34,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 30,326 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 20 Dec 2023 27,418 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Dec 2022 24,225 miles

tpms on

Pass 22 Dec 2021 20,380 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 20,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 13,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 8,245 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, n/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 8,243 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, n/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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FM16 JCU 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 70%.

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 FM16 JCU, 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 FM16 JCU registered?

FM16 JCU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is FM16 JCU safe to buy?

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