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ME16 APX

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,095 mi
Last recorded117,095 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME16 APX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 117,095 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 117,093 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 101,790 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2024 85,890 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 70,175 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 70,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 54,413 miles

Front drivers view of road slightly obstructed

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 39,396 miles

FRONT TYRES COMPLETELY BALD ON INNER EDGES, ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP

Pass 13 Jun 2020 31,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on extreme inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,799 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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ME16 APX is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ME16 APX, 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 ME16 APX registered?

ME16 APX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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