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MJ16 YTZ

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,276 mi
Last recorded92,276 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 YTZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 92,276 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 88,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 83,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 65,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 47,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,095 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 33,096 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 33,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 23,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 13,532 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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MJ16 YTZ 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ16 YTZ, 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 MJ16 YTZ registered?

MJ16 YTZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is MJ16 YTZ safe to buy?

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