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KX16 YAF

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,983 mi
Last recorded98,983 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 YAF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 98,983 miles

corrosion to front subframe

slight perish to rear tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,731 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 88,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 78,489 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2023 69,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,870 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 49,623 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 49,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 38,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 28,923 miles

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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KX16 YAF is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc 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 KX16 YAF, 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 KX16 YAF registered?

KX16 YAF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is KX16 YAF safe to buy?

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