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KC16 DHZ

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,390 mi
Last recorded116,390 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC16 DHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 116,390 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 116,390 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 102,694 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,174 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,503 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 81,462 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,719 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 58,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,775 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,525 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 36,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate is damaged. (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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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KC16 DHZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KC16 DHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC16 DHZ registered?

KC16 DHZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is KC16 DHZ safe to buy?

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