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ML16 XXT

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,064 mi
Last recorded57,064 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 57,064 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 56,594 miles

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Driver's seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Both tyre's have cuts that open up with weight on them in inner sidewall but not deep enough to see ply/cords at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2025 48,073 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2025 49,743 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 39,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 31,959 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,903 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 28,652 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 23,540 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 18,524 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 18,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 10,581 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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ML16 XXT 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 75%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

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

Is ML16 XXT safe to buy?

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