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HW16 CSU

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,404 mi
Last recorded33,404 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW16 CSU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 33,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 23,542 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 23,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16h and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 26 Jul 2024 19,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge on wear bands perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bands perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 19,094 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISE tpms light on [ unsure if indicating malfunction in system ]

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge on wear bands perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bands perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 14,583 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 12,895 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 10,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 8,293 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 7,025 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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HW16 CSU is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 HW16 CSU, 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 HW16 CSU registered?

HW16 CSU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is HW16 CSU safe to buy?

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