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MH16 ZFZ

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,726 mi
Last recorded96,726 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH16 ZFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 96,726 miles

Nearside Front door and handle damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2026 96,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door and handle damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2025 90,826 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 84,977 miles

Nearside door and handle slightly damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2024 84,977 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside door and handle slightly damaged

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,239 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 74,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,274 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear of vehicle

The front brake discs are very worn

The front brake pads are wearing low

The offside rear tyre tread is getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,168 miles

Brake pads condition not seen

Nearside Front tyre has worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre has worn close to the legal limit

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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MH16 ZFZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MH16 ZFZ, 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 MH16 ZFZ registered?

MH16 ZFZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is MH16 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH16 ZFZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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