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ML16 YYT

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,132 mi
Last recorded51,132 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 YYT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 51,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 44,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 38,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 32,325 miles

Offside Rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2022 27,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, worn smooth on inner edge of tread and has a cut close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,264 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 23,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 21,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 16,995 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 YYT is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black 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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

ML16 YYT is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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