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ML16 ETR

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,103 mi
Last recorded67,103 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 ETR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 67,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 63,982 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 60,392 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S&N/S front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (DOT 4113) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (DOT 0612) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened O/S&N/S rear (rear axle ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 58,779 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 58,779 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,446 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked, no white light showing

Pass 29 Oct 2020 44,427 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp broke

Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,425 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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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ML16 ETR is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML16 ETR, 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 ML16 ETR registered?

ML16 ETR is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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