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RJ16 KBZ

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,348 mi
Last recorded17,348 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 KBZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 17,348 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 16,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 16,423 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 16,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 15,674 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 15,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 14,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 12,916 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RJ16 KBZ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol 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 RJ16 KBZ, 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 RJ16 KBZ registered?

RJ16 KBZ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is RJ16 KBZ safe to buy?

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