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PJ16 WKR

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,625 mi
Last recorded44,625 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 44,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 44,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 43,516 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 42,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 39,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 35,270 miles

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2023 35,270 miles

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

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 23 May 2022 31,388 miles

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 25 May 2021 28,875 miles

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

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

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

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 16 May 2020 23,176 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 17,381 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 17,380 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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 WKR is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKR, 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

How do I check the history of PJ16 WKR?

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What year was PJ16 WKR registered?

PJ16 WKR is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is PJ16 WKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ16 WKR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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