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RA16 RYT

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,363 mi
Last recorded88,363 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 RYT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 88,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe , rear axle , suspension arms , rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 88,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe , rear axle , suspension arms , rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,026 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 77,976 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 68,234 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 68,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 62,178 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 62,178 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 55,471 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 45,909 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2021 45,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 27,866 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 RYT is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RA16 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

RA16 RYT is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 August 2016.

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