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JW03 WAY

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,858 mi
Last recorded75,858 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW03 WAY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 75,858 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 75,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.45mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 68,428 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 59,121 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 47,583 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 37,383 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,506 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 29,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 23,165 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 11 Nov 2019 23,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

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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JW03 WAY is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel 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 JW03 WAY, 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 JW03 WAY registered?

JW03 WAY is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is JW03 WAY safe to buy?

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