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NJ16 MFO

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,386 mi
Last recorded93,386 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 MFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 93,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 86,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 86,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,095 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,116 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 68,116 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 59,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,936 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2.6mm

offside front tyre worn to 2.4mm

Fail 11 Apr 2019 51,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs badly lipped

nearside front tyre worn to 2.6mm

offside front tyre worn to 2.4mm

rear brake discs badly lipped

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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NJ16 MFO is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel 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 NJ16 MFO, 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 NJ16 MFO registered?

NJ16 MFO is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is NJ16 MFO safe to buy?

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