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MD16 YYU

2016 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,819 mi
Last recorded60,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 YYU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 60,819 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 60,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 48,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 34,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 22,492 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 22,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 22,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 20,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 17,812 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 15,727 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 15,727 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,481 miles

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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MD16 YYU is a 2016 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD16 YYU, 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 MD16 YYU registered?

MD16 YYU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is MD16 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD16 YYU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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