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ML56 MJL

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,900 mi
Last recorded65,900 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 MJL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 65,900 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 65,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 61,015 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 61,014 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,361 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 56,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 51,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 39,149 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 33,363 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,699 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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ML56 MJL is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML56 MJL, 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 ML56 MJL registered?

ML56 MJL is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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The MOT history for ML56 MJL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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