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PJ16 UGC

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,266 mi
Last recorded57,266 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 UGC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 57,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 51,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 51,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,857 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 41,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 28,815 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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PJ16 UGC is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ16 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

PJ16 UGC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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