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PJ16 WNZ

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,490 mi
Last recorded53,490 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 WNZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,490 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 53,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2024 49,514 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 60,518 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 42,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 39,351 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 3 Dec 2020 30,496 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 20,202 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 17,888 miles

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

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 WNZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WNZ, 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 WNZ registered?

PJ16 WNZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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The MOT history for PJ16 WNZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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