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K21 SGS

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,058 mi
Last recorded65,058 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 SGS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 65,058 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 64,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,812 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 55,812 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 44,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 35,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 35,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,200 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Both front wiper blades split

Both sides rear brakes starting to bind on

Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,207 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 20,214 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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K21 SGS 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 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 K21 SGS, 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 K21 SGS registered?

K21 SGS is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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