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MF16 ZPY

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF16 ZPY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 72,697 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 72,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush out arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.45.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush out arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 60,644 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2025 60,643 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge, 205/45/17

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs worn on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 46,408 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 46,408 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 39,733 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 32,945 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 32,941 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 30,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 21,268 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 14,065 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 ZPY is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZPY, 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 MF16 ZPY registered?

MF16 ZPY is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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