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MR02 SLR

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 SLR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 90,229 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 90,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 80,061 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,050 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 63,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,999 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 52,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,130 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 38,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 30,805 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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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MR02 SLR is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR02 SLR, 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 MR02 SLR registered?

MR02 SLR is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is MR02 SLR safe to buy?

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