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MR04 RJL

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,935 mi
Last recorded80,935 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 RJL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,619 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,764 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 52,902 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 40,887 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 11,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm & unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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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MR04 RJL is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR04 RJL, 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 MR04 RJL registered?

MR04 RJL is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 February 2016.

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