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RF16 NYH

2016 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,726 mi
Last recorded52,726 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 NYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 52,726 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 52,520 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 47,089 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 47,089 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 42,354 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 38,903 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 38,903 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 35,914 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 27,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

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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RF16 NYH is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF16 NYH, 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

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What year was RF16 NYH registered?

RF16 NYH is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is RF16 NYH safe to buy?

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