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MA16 JOH

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,406 mi
Last recorded41,406 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 JOH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 41,406 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 41,406 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 36,621 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 32,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 32,653 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 27,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,809 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 19,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 16,732 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 16,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 12,300 miles

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

Rear wiper split

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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MA16 JOH is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol 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 MA16 JOH, 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 MA16 JOH registered?

MA16 JOH is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is MA16 JOH safe to buy?

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