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RF16 TNX

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,428 mi
Last recorded39,428 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 TNX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 39,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 39,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened / offside front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 39,100 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened / offside front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 34,224 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 32,518 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 28,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,343 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 26,343 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,770 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,587 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 TNX is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TNX, 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 TNX registered?

RF16 TNX is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is RF16 TNX safe to buy?

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