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MM14 CAT

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,469 mi
Last recorded130,469 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM14 CAT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 130,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 24 Jul 2026 130,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,340 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 23 Jul 2025 118,338 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 25 Jul 2024 102,201 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 102,197 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,121 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,505 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 51,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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MM14 CAT is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel 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 MM14 CAT, 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 MM14 CAT registered?

MM14 CAT is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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