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FT16 FTE

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,757 mi
Last recorded180,757 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 FTE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 180,757 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 180,757 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2023 160,233 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch damaged and corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Tarnished (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 160,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch damaged and corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Tarnished (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 140,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 123,141 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and some cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

minor corrosion/damage to nsr outer upper sill/arch panel

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,602 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,836 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Glue from sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 87,836 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Glue from sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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FT16 FTE is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT16 FTE, 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 FT16 FTE registered?

FT16 FTE is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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