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RF16 UKN

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,641 mi
Last recorded61,641 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 UKN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 61,641 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 61,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 60,195 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Undersealed (suspension/brake pipes )

Pass 23 Apr 2024 58,357 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,969 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 51,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,798 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 47,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 32,011 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 32,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 UKN is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel 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 UKN, 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 UKN registered?

RF16 UKN is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is RF16 UKN safe to buy?

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