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LK16 ZNE

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,796 mi
Last recorded127,796 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 ZNE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 127,796 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 127,796 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 109,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 94,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,330 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,271 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2021 52,254 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 52,252 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 37,070 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 37,070 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,357 miles

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

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

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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LK16 ZNE is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LK16 ZNE, 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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LK16 ZNE is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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