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PE16 TKJ

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,186 mi
Last recorded80,186 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 TKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 80,186 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts - 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DRL not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 80,166 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts - 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DRL not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 75,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 69,950 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 69,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 65,802 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 59,185 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 59,179 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 55,567 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 53,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,800 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 42,094 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 42,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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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PE16 TKJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PE16 TKJ, 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 PE16 TKJ registered?

PE16 TKJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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