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RF16 ULB

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,748 mi
Last recorded63,748 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,808 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 55,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 45,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 31,118 miles

Nearside Rear SCRAPING NOISE FROM N/S/R WHEEL WHEN SPUN

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 ULB is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

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

Is RF16 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 ULB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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