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ML16 HHT

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,828 mi
Last recorded41,828 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 HHT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 41,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 41,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 38,531 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2025 38,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 35,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 31,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 29,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,406 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 HHT is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML16 HHT, 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 HHT registered?

ML16 HHT is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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