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MD16 ZFU

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,462 mi
Last recorded73,462 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 ZFU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 73,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 62,953 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 52,367 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 52,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,319 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 42,316 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 32,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 24,038 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 17,589 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 ZFU is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZFU, 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 MD16 ZFU registered?

MD16 ZFU is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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