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LY16 KNL

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,468 mi
Last recorded67,468 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 KNL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 67,468 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracked/perished (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 62,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 57,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 49,949 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 42,246 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 42,246 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 34,797 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2020 28,015 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 21,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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LY16 KNL is a 2016 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol 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 LY16 KNL, 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 LY16 KNL registered?

LY16 KNL is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is LY16 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 KNL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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