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KN16 EPZ

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,347 mi
Last recorded40,347 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 EPZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 40,347 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 36,740 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 35,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 32,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 29,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,534 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 21,999 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 21,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 15 Feb 2019 16,645 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 16,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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KN16 EPZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red 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 KN16 EPZ, 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 KN16 EPZ registered?

KN16 EPZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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