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LM16 FYC

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,938 mi
Last recorded53,938 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 FYC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 53,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 44,209 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 41,015 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 36,235 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 28,068 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 28,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,172 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 11,701 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 11,700 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LM16 FYC is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM16 FYC, 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 LM16 FYC registered?

LM16 FYC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is LM16 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM16 FYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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