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PJ16 BYZ

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,674 mi
Last recorded68,674 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 BYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,674 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 59,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,295 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,289 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2020 48,771 miles

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

Rear REAR WIPER WORN

Pass 22 Mar 2019 39,473 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 39,473 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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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PJ16 BYZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ16 BYZ, 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 PJ16 BYZ registered?

PJ16 BYZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is PJ16 BYZ safe to buy?

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