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RA16 DFG

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,360 mi
Last recorded66,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 DFG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 66,360 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 60,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 56,187 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 50,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2021 36,813 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,807 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,330 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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RA16 DFG is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RA16 DFG, 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 RA16 DFG registered?

RA16 DFG is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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