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HY16 WUX

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,272 mi
Last recorded105,272 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 WUX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,272 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both-sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both-sides (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on the dash

Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 80,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on the dash

coolant leak

Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,258 miles

TPMS light on the dash

Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,251 miles

Bumper slightly loose

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil level light on, Sensor on the sump smashed off

TPMS Light on

Fail 27 Jan 2022 63,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper slightly loose

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil level light on, Sensor on the sump smashed off

TPMS Light on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,501 miles

Front bumper has impact damage but has no sharp edges

Nearside Rear tyre low pressure (tpms light on)

Fail 27 Jan 2021 51,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper has impact damage but has no sharp edges

Nearside Rear tyre low pressure (tpms light on)

Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,691 miles

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

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

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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HY16 WUX is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY16 WUX, 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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HY16 WUX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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