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MO55 ALF

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,830 mi
Last recorded36,830 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO55 ALF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 36,830 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 36,830 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

tpms light on dash

Pass 19 Aug 2024 34,154 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 31,043 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 31,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 26,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 21,805 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 16,108 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 16,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 12,981 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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MO55 ALF is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MO55 ALF, 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 MO55 ALF registered?

MO55 ALF is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is MO55 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO55 ALF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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