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RJ16 RKU

2016 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,009 mi
Last recorded59,009 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 RKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 59,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 55,264 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 55,262 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 51,722 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 44,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall in area of rim saving structure not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 40,797 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 34,342 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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RJ16 RKU is a 2016 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

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

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