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RF16 TMZ

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,824 mi
Last recorded72,824 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 TMZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 72,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on edges and cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,322 miles

coolant bottle empty

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 64,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

coolant bottle empty

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 47,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 39,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 33,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 23,647 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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RF16 TMZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF16 TMZ, 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 RF16 TMZ registered?

RF16 TMZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is RF16 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 TMZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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