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ML16 NWK

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,066 mi
Last recorded68,066 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 NWK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 68,066 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 68,066 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 60,259 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 60,259 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2024 49,810 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 41,114 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 35,101 miles

near side front tire showing side wall damage , off side front tire worn low, and perishing .recommend tires to be replaced asap

rear brakes pads worn very low . recommend pads to be replaced asap .

Pass 7 Apr 2021 28,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 19,979 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 19,979 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,626 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from rear view mirror ()

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed from windscreen ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test After market sun visor removed from original sun visor ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 15,626 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from rear view mirror ()

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed from windscreen ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test After market sun visor removed from original sun visor ()

Rear Nearside rear and centre seat belts unable to inspect due to wheelchair on back seats and unable to move

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 NWK is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 NWK, 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 NWK registered?

ML16 NWK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is ML16 NWK safe to buy?

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