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MF16 YZS

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,546 mi
Last recorded50,546 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF16 YZS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 50,546 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 41,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 31,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 11 Mar 2023 20,225 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 17,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 15,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Mar 2021 15,520 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,010 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 15,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 65 15H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 14,120 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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MF16 YZS 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 MF16 YZS, 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

How do I check the history of MF16 YZS?

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What year was MF16 YZS registered?

MF16 YZS is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is MF16 YZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF16 YZS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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