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PE16 YUJ

2016 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,771 mi
Last recorded62,771 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 YUJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 62,771 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 26 Jan 2026 62,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 3mm

coolant level below minimum

Pass 30 Jan 2025 56,186 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 49,794 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 2 Feb 2023 44,616 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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PE16 YUJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 PE16 YUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE16 YUJ registered?

PE16 YUJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is PE16 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE16 YUJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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