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RK16 KPY

2016 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,648 mi
Last recorded71,648 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 KPY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 71,648 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 68,383 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 64,852 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low getting low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 60,515 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms light on (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads below min (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs getting thin/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low getting low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,402 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 49,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 43,040 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 32,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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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RK16 KPY is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK16 KPY, 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 RK16 KPY registered?

RK16 KPY is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is RK16 KPY safe to buy?

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