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PK16 DHC

2016 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,231 mi
Last recorded108,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK16 DHC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 108,231 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 108,231 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2025 98,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 85,795 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 85,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2023 74,877 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres worn close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 74,874 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades shredded! (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres worn close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,490 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 67,490 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 60,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 60,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,453 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 52,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 43,706 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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PK16 DHC is a 2016 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PK16 DHC, 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 PK16 DHC registered?

PK16 DHC is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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