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KW16 EFD

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,365 mi
Last recorded76,365 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 EFD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 76,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm 185/65/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Piece of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 76,365 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm 185/65/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Piece of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Piece of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 67,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Piece of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 53,023 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 46,917 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 40,821 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 40,821 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stone damage.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stone damge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KW16 EFD 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 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 KW16 EFD, 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 KW16 EFD registered?

KW16 EFD is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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