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PL16 DPK

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,479 mi
Last recorded53,479 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 DPK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 53,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front ball joint gaiter small split

Pass 17 Oct 2024 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 42,801 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 36,772 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 30,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 27,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,934 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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PL16 DPK is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL16 DPK, 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 PL16 DPK registered?

PL16 DPK is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is PL16 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL16 DPK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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