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FM16 JFN

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,007 mi
Last recorded64,007 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 64,007 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 61,683 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,027 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,024 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 52,024 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking in treads 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable as in side wall 185/65/15 ()

Fail 12 Feb 2021 45,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking in treads 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable as in side wall 185/65/15 ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 38,358 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 20,067 miles

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 JFN 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 FM16 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

FM16 JFN is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is FM16 JFN safe to buy?

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