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RF16 ULC

2016 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,776 mi
Last recorded44,776 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 44,776 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 42,827 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 38,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 35,602 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2022 31,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 28,040 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 27,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,594 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 ULC is a 2016 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

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

Is RF16 ULC safe to buy?

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