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ML16 HNX

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,311 mi
Last recorded76,311 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 76,311 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 76,311 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 61,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,854 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 53,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 36,874 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2022 36,874 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & brake disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 25,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 25,524 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 16,520 miles

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

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 HNX is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol 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 ML16 HNX, 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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ML16 HNX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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