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KJ16 UZW

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,180 mi
Last recorded70,180 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 UZW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 70,180 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,139 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 31,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 21,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 14,407 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 14,407 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 7,935 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 7,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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KJ16 UZW is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc 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 KJ16 UZW, 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 KJ16 UZW registered?

KJ16 UZW is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 August 2016.

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