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RF16 TUP

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,759 mi
Last recorded63,759 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 TUP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 63,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 46,124 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,525 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 42,525 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 38,180 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 35,764 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 33,764 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 30,550 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 30,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,895 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 TUP is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel 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 RF16 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

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

Is RF16 TUP safe to buy?

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