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L21 ALP

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,806 mi
Last recorded110,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 ALP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 110,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 92,805 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 74,956 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 74,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 60,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 47,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 27,843 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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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L21 ALP is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L21 ALP, 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 L21 ALP registered?

L21 ALP is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is L21 ALP safe to buy?

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