CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE16 UKZ

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,829 mi
Last recorded65,829 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 UKZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 65,829 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn

front brake pads very low/required in approx 1000 miles

Pass 1 Nov 2024 59,571 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 59,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area - filter also rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm/worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 44,776 miles

Offside Front seat belt webbing twisted.

Fail 10 Nov 2022 44,776 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt webbing twisted.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 38,076 miles

Offside Front seat belt twisted but does affect operation

Fail 8 Nov 2021 38,076 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt twisted but does affect operation

Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,481 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s wing mirror damaged.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 20,853 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE16 UKZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE16 UKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE16 UKZ?

You can check the full history of RE16 UKZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE16 UKZ registered?

RE16 UKZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is RE16 UKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE16 UKZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE16 UKZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE16 UKZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.