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KO16 PHA

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,729 mi
Last recorded94,729 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 PHA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 94,729 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 89,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,549 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 88,479 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,884 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 66,303 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,325 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 51,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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KO16 PHA is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KO16 PHA, 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 KO16 PHA registered?

KO16 PHA is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is KO16 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 PHA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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